Healthy gums should be firm, pale pink and fitted tightly around the teeth.
According to Mr Abdayem, signs of good oral health include the ability to speak, smile, smell, taste, touch, chew, swallow, and convey a range of emotions through facial expressions with confidence and without pain, discomfort or disease.
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He added: “When a person perceives a drop in their quality of life, in their physical, mental or social well-being due to their oral condition – those are signs of poor oral health.”
These things could signal gingivitis and therefore you should see your dentist immediately to find out how to fix the problem.
Source: Daily Express
