Gums
| Gums | |
|---|---|
 Cross-section of a tooth with gums labeled | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | Gingiva |
| MeSH | D005881 |
| TA | A05.1.01.108 A03.1.03.003 A03.1.03.004 |
| FMA | 59762 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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 | change source]Color
[change | change source]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 | change source]Healthy gums fill and fit each space between teeth.
Texture
[change | change source]Healthy gums are firm and do not move very much.
Reaction to disturbance
[change | change source]Healthy gums usually have no reaction to normal disturbance such as brushing.
Additional images
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Related pages
[change | change source]Other websites
[change | change source]- Periodontal disease Archived 2007-08-13 at the Wayback Machine