Healthy – Gum tissue & oral cavity are stable and maintained Gum tissue is pink & firm No bone loss around teeth or bleeding Gingivitis – Inflammation of the oral cavity & damage of the gum tissue that is reversible Gums are tender, swollen & red Gums bleed easy Bad breath Plaque bacteria along the gum line Periodontitis – Bacterial infection of the oral cavity of destruction of ALL parts of the gum tissue & supporting bone around a tooth. This is NOT reversible destruction to the tissues & bone surrounding a tooth. Active Stable Slight Moderate Severe Inflamed gum tissue & bleeding Gums are pulled away from teeth Bad breath & taste Tooth mobility Plaque bacteria below the gum line Bone loss around supporting teeth Oral systemic factors Diabetes Mellitus Osteoporosis Hormone alteration Medications Tobacco Use Genetic Fox Valley Technical College Appleton, WI Sheena Spencer Phone: 1-715-881-1152 What is your Perio Status? Primary purpose is to provide quality dental hygiene care to all patients, while recognizing and respecting the dignity of each individual. To provide oral health care needs in today’s ever changing world. Blood Pressure Readings Date: Blood Pressure: Date: Blood Pressure: Date: Blood Pressure: Date: Blood Pressure: Date: Blood Pressure: Date: