gumline
Where gums meet teeth
The gumline is where the gums meet the teeth, forming a visible border around each tooth.
Dentists and dental hygienists pay particular attention to this area because plaque tends to accumulate there, and recession of the gumline can indicate periodontal disease.
Make sure to brush gently along the gumline.
The term appears most often in dental hygiene contexts and toothpaste marketing.
Oral mucosa around teeth
- sulcusGroove in tissue
- papillaSmall anatomical projection
- mucosaMoist organ lining
- epitheliumTissue covering body surfaces
attachment · interdental · biotype · cementum · cervical · junction
Sweeping motion with bristles
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- toothbrushBristled oral cleaning implement
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
fluoride · scaling · rinsing · water flosser · antiseptic · prophylaxis · polishing · massage
Prolonged economic decline
- periodontitisGum infection destroying jawbone
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- pocketsFabric compartments in clothing
- bleedingBlood loss from injury
swelling · bone loss · tartar · plaque · infection · sensitivity · exposure · erosion
Joining tissues to grow together
- debridementRemoving damaged tissue surgically
- probingThoroughly investigating something
- deep cleaningIntensive, comprehensive sanitation
- restorationReturning something to condition
filling · bonding · contouring
gingiva
Oral mucosa around teeth
epithelium · attachment · interdental · biotype · cementum · cervical · junction
brushing
Sweeping motion with bristles
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- cleaningRemoving dirt and mess
- toothbrushBristled oral cleaning implement
mouthwash · fluoride · scaling · rinsing · water flosser · antiseptic · prophylaxis · polishing · massage · stimulator
recession
Prolonged economic decline
- periodontitisGum infection destroying jawbone
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- pocketsFabric compartments in clothing
bleeding · swelling · bone loss · tartar · plaque · infection · sensitivity · exposure · erosion · abscess
grafting
Joining tissues to grow together
- debridementRemoving damaged tissue surgically
- probingThoroughly investigating something
- deep cleaningIntensive, comprehensive sanitation
restoration · filling · bonding · contouring
- body part wordsAdam's apple, anklebone, armpit, backbone, belly button
- mouth anatomytongue, teeth, palate, lips, gums