THE PRIMARY STAGES OF PERIODONTAL DISEASE

	Healthy tissues No bleeding or puffy gums, pockets all measure to a normal 3mm or less.
	Periodontitis I (Gingivitis) Bleeding gums when measured, puffy in appearance and pockets no greater than 3mm. No damage to the supporting bone in this stage.
	Periodontitis II Bleeding and puffy gums that measure slightly more than normal at up to 5mm.
	Periodontitis III Bleeding and swollen gums with pockets that will measure up to 6mm and more. Recession beginning to appear.