How to Use the Gum Disease Risk Checker
Periodontitis is a condition where gum inflammation spreads to the bone supporting your teeth, and it often progresses with little to no pain in its early stages, making it easy to miss. This checker asks about 6 factors — bleeding, swelling, loose teeth, smoking, diabetes, and cleaning frequency — and calculates a risk score from 0 to 12 along with a risk level.
Recurring bleeding or red, swollen gums when you brush can signal gingivitis (early gum inflammation), and if loose teeth or receding gums are added on top, it may indicate progression to periodontitis. Smoking reduces blood flow to the gums and slows healing, while poorly controlled diabetes weakens the gum tissue's resistance to infection — both are known to raise periodontitis risk.
This result is a reference self-check only and does not replace medical diagnosis — your actual periodontal condition can only be accurately diagnosed at a dental office through gum pocket depth measurements and X-rays. If your risk is high or symptoms persist, please consult a dentist or periodontist.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequent gum bleeding is a common sign of gingivitis (early gum inflammation) or periodontitis. Occasional bleeding may just be from a spot you missed while brushing, but if it keeps happening, it's worth seeing a dentist.
If your risk is high, it's a good idea to get a thorough exam at a dentist or periodontist, including gum pocket depth measurements. Left untreated, periodontitis can lead to loose or lost teeth, so early action matters.
Smoking reduces blood flow to the gums, which slows healing, and poorly controlled diabetes can weaken the gum tissue's resistance to infection — both are known to increase the risk and speed of periodontitis.