Gums
| Gums | |
|---|---|
| File:Blausen 0863 ToothAnatomy 02.png Cross-section of a tooth with gums labeled | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | Gingiva |
| TA | Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 746: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). |
| TH | {{#property:P1694}} |
| TE | {{#property:P1693}} |
| FMA | {{#property:P1402}} |
| Anatomical terminology [[[d:Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 865: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).|edit on Wikidata]]] | |
The gums are the mucosal tissue that lies over the mandible and maxilla. They are also called gingiva. They surround the teeth and provide a seal around them.
About of healthy gums[change]
Color[change]
Healthy gums are usually "coral pink." Other colors like red, white, and blue can mean there is a problem. Red gums mean that the patient has gingivitis, or the inflammation of the gum.
Shape[change]
Healthy gums fill and fit each space between teeth.
Texture[change]
Healthy gums are firm and do not move very much.
Reaction to disturbance[change]
Healthy gums usually have no reaction to normal disturbance such as brushing.
Additional images[change]
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Mouth (oral cavity)
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Mouth
Related pages[change]
Other websites[change]
- Periodontal disease Archived 2007-08-13 at the Wayback Machine