Kobi Mohsseni

14 nov. 20221 Min

Appearance of Healthy Gingiva and unhelthy Gingiva/Gum The Gingiva is the anatomical term for gums.

Mis à jour : 21 nov. 2022

* Healthy Gum is free of inflammation and has not been altered by disease or trauma

* Healthy Gum does not bleed when stimulated by brushing or flossing.

* Gum tissue appears uniformly pink

* Blondes with a light complexion have a lighter shade of pink

* Brunettes with darker complexion have a darker shade of pink

Unhealty gingiva called gingivitis

what is Gingivitis ?

Gingivitis is an inflammation of gum/gingiva .Plaque biofilm or food debris at the gingival margin are the main cause of gingivitis. People are usually unaware they have a gingival infection as there is no pain but it causes bleeding gum while brushing or flossing.

image source:

https://www.horsforddentalpractice.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Healthy-mouth-1.jpg

https://www.lovettdentistrykohrville.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/what-is-gingivitis.jpeg

https://d1c40o0u1pbjgy.cloudfront.net/public/assets/images/916954/image.jpg

    30
    0