What does 0 and 1 mean at the dentist?

Code 0: Healthy gums, no bleeding when probing, no stones or gingival bags of less than 3.5 mm. Code 1: Minor bleeding when probing, no stones or gingival bags of less than 3.5 mm. Code 2: Minor bleeding when probing, presence of stones or plaque and gingival bags of less than 3.5 mm. If you hear numbers of 0 or 1, you're doing pretty well.

There is excellent information from the British Periodontics Society that will help you keep your gums in good condition.

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