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Is it likely bad to have light pink gums?
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It's OK: Usually healthy gums are pink and firm the problem is when they turn red that means they are filled with blood and are swollen keep them pink.
Answered 8/24/2013
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Light pink gums: No it is not bad as long as they are not white in appearance which could suggest anemia or anoxia, pink is the healthy color for gums. Red equates with inflammation or early infection.
Answered 6/14/2013
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