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Gums help to support the teeth and keep them aligned, while providing resilient cushioning. More importantly, gum tissue protects the dental roots and underlying jawbones against infections and inflammations.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agoTo support your teeth and hold them in place. :)
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∙ 11y agoto protect the attachment of the teeth to the jawbone, it also protects the jawbone and the root of the teeth
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∙ 13y agoNot much - they hold your teeth so that you can chew your food before digesting it.
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∙ 13y agogums are what your teeth grow out of
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How does taking care of your teeth and gums help you to be healthy?
imagine all that food rotting on your teeth.
Are the gums the soft area of the teeth?
The gums are the pink skin that the teeth are connected to.
Why are teeth and gums important?
teeth are important so you can chew food and gums hold your teeth in place.
Are teeth and jaws the same?
no they are not the same because the jaw is like your gums and your teeth hang from you gums
Can pushing your teeth help for gaped teeth?
well no because that is not good on your gums it can make them swell or even bleed i would'nt and it hurts
Are the gums on your teeth muscles?
No. The gums are made of mucus tissues.
The is the pink tissue that surrounds the teeth and covers the alveolar?
Gums are the pink tissue that surround the teeth and covers the alveolar. The function of the gums is to protect the teeth and support the mouth's structure.
What do teeth grow out of?
your gums
What are teeth connected to?
gums
What is extra teeth on the gums called as?
Supernumerary teeth.
What do you do if your gums stick out more than your teeth?
I have this problem too. So, I am waiting on an answer as well. I do not like my smile bc.I tend to show all my gums on the top teeth.I mean you can see fromt the front to both sides of my mouth (gums) that is.Whenever I try to put my teeth together I can feel some pressure. My top teeth appear to sit over my bottom teeth. Will braces help correct these issues? THX Wide Smile:) Hello wondering if, that your gums that stick out more than you teeth are a result from having you wisdom teeth removed? Or that you feel that there is a pressure that is making you gums pop out?
Do you have to get a filling in your gums if the inside of your gums is infected but you got your teeth pulled?
no
