Could My Lips Turn Purple From Flovent
Pyorrhea - gum disease; Inflammation of gums - involving bone
Symptoms
Breath odor - Gums that appear bright red or red-purple
- Gums that appear shiny
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Gums that bleed easily (blood on toothbrush even with gentle brushing of the teeth) - Gums that are tender when touched but are painless otherwise
- Loose teeth
Swollen gums
Note: Early symptoms resemble gingivitis.
Signs and tests
Examination of the mouth and teeth by the dentist shows soft, swollen, red-purple gums. Deposits of plaque and...
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