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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 is a disease caused by not getting enough vitamin C and marked by bleeding gums and open sores?
Scurvy is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C. It is characterized by symptoms such as bleeding gums, weakness, fatigue, and open sores on the skin. Consuming foods rich in vitamin C, like citrus fruits and leafy greens, can help prevent and treat scurvy.
Does scurvy cause bleeding gums?
Yes, scurvy can cause bleeding gums as it is a result of severe vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C is essential for the synthesis of collagen, a protein that helps maintain the integrity of blood vessels in the gums. When vitamin C levels are low, the blood vessels become weak and easily damaged, leading to bleeding gums.
What kind of plants does bushbabies eat?
Bush babies eat mostly insects and bugs. Sometimes they feed on flowers, fruits, nectar, and honey from plants. They do not normally eat just plants.
Can braces cause infection in mouth?
Its possible.. Im suffering from an infection of my gums and i also have braces.. It started when i drank something cold and the coldness hit my tooth which hit the nerves and i was in alot of pain.. Then my face became swollen and then my gums and then my lips.. I tried to hold off from going to the dentist because i was afraid but i went anywag and she took some xrays and said that i had an infection in my gums.. It happened bcause i dont floss regularly and i eat alot of junk.. I guess now im realizing that taking care of your teeth is very important because something as painful as a toothache and swollen gums can lead to something serious like gum diseases..
What happens if you dont get enough vitamins?
you will get sick Gain weight, tiredness, weakness, sore muscles, bleeding gums
What happens if you dont get enough vitamin c?
if you don't get enough vitiman c you could get osteoperosis You get scurvy (bleeding gums, bruising, tender skin)
What type of gums do whales chew?
whales dont chew gum
How do you keep tongue piercing from effecting the gum?
dont pierce the gums
What happens to your teeth if you doesn't get a filling?
rot away and your gums bleed
How does chewing tobacco affect the mouth?
you can get tumors and cancer on your tongue and gums. they can surgically remove your tongue, the muscles in your neck, and parts of your gums if the cancer spreads far enough.
What happens when you stopped brushing your teeth and started brushing them again?
Your gums may bleed.
What happens if you dont get enough vitamin b6?
Vitamin B6 is used to make neurotransmitters (such as serotonin) and myelin, which insulates the axons of neurons. In adults, deficiency can cause depression, confusion, seizures, inflamed skin, inflamed mucous membranes (lips, gums, etc.), and anemia. However, these symptoms only appear when the deficiency has persisted for a long period of time.
What happens if a dog has pale gums?
Could be internal bleeding,please go to the vet NOW!
Does artificial flavor effect how long gum last?
Yes because if you eat a stronger flavor it will last a longer time! Dont try the chocolate gums yucky Yes because if you eat a stronger flavor it will last a longer time! Dont try the chocolate gums yucky
What does it mean when a lab has a black mouth and gums with a pink tongue with black spots?
i dont know ask your vet
What color should dogs gums be?
I've seen them in many shades of pink. If their tounge/gums are blue then they NEED A VET, THAT MEANS THEY DON'T HAVE ENOUGH OXYGEN IN THEIR BLOOD, they will die soon if you put this off.
