Did You Know?
Gums can change color when they are sick!
Why Gums Are Important
Gums keep your teeth safe and strong.
How to Keep Gums Healthy
Brush your teeth and floss each day.
What Gums Do
Gums hold your teeth in place.
Gums help keep your mouth clean.
Gums can show if you are sick.
Gums need good care to stay strong.
Gums can bleed if they are hurt.
Healthy gums help you eat well.
More About Gums
Gums are soft and pink. They cover the bones in your mouth. They are very strong and help hold teeth. If you do not brush, gums can get sick.
When gums are healthy, they help you chew food. You can smile big and bright! If gums are not good, it can hurt when you eat.
In the future, we may find new ways to help gums. It is good to learn about gums now. Take care of your gums to keep your smile!
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Gums (Gingiva)"] --> B["Mucosal Tissue"]
B --> C["Mandible"]
B --> D["Maxilla"]
A --> E["Gum Health"]
A --> F["Gum Disease"]
E --> G["Effect on General Health"]
F --> G
What Do These Words Mean?
gingiva:Gums in the mouth
mucosal:Related to the moist tissue inside the body
mandible:Lower jawbone
maxilla:Upper jawbone
gum health:Condition of the gums
