gums

     

The gingiva (sing. an plur.: gingiva), or gums, consists of the mucosal tissue that lies over the alveolar bone.

Trivia about gums

  • The more common name for your gingiva; you can flap 'em
  • A pregnant woman may be more susceptible to gingivitis because hormones soften these
  • It's a synonym for gingiva
  • AKA gingiva, they are the firm tissues enveloping the necks of the teeth; betcha didn't know teeth had necks, did ya?

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