Symptoms and Picture of Gingivitis
Gingivitis is a step between healthy gums and gum disease. Here is a picture of gingivitis. Healthy gums are characterized by firm tissues with a stippled texture similar to the skin of an orange. Gums should not have redness or swelling, and the shape should form a scalloped pattern along the gum line. There should be no discomfort or bleeding.
When gums bleed with regular brushing or flossing, it indicates that gingivitis is developing. Gums with gingivitis appear puffy and soft, and lose that stippled appearance, and become slick looking. The shape of the gumline can become distorted, too.
Gingivitis can be reversed with good dental hygiene. If it progresses to gum disease, it can’t be reversed, but you can halt or greatly slow down the damage to the gums.