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What organ protects your teeth?
The organ that protects your teeth is the gums. Gums are made of soft tissue that surrounds and supports the teeth, providing a barrier against bacteria and helping to maintain oral health. Additionally, they play a role in anchoring the teeth in place within the jawbone. Healthy gums are essential for preventing gum disease and ensuring overall dental health.
How do gums help your teeth?
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.
Are the gums the soft area of the teeth?
The gums are the pink skin that the teeth are connected to.
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
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 is extra teeth on the gums called as?
Supernumerary teeth.
Are the gums on your teeth muscles?
No, gums are not muscles. They are soft tissues that cover and protect the bones of the jaw and the roots of the teeth. The main function of gums is to provide a seal around the teeth to protect them from bacteria and food particles.
What do teeth grow out of?
your gums
What are teeth connected to?
gums
What is dentist-supervised treatment?
The procedure is also called tray bleaching or nightguard bleaching because the patient wears a tray on the teeth that protects the gums from the whitening solution.
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
Why do dental x rays penetrate your gums and not your teeth?
Your teeth are mostly solid bone, while your gums are just muscle
