Which color describes healthy gingiva?

• A. Bright red
• B. Coral pink (or pigmented in darker-skinned individuals)
• C. Pale white
• D. Blue-gray

Answer: (B)

Healthy gingiva typically appears coral pink, and in individuals with darker skin it can be pigmented due to melanin. This color reflects normal blood flow and tissue health without inflammation. Bright red would signal inflammation or irritation, pale white can indicate reduced blood supply or other conditions, and blue-gray suggests poor oxygenation or pigment changes. So the description that matches healthy gingiva is coral pink, with pigmentation possible in darker-skinned individuals.