Gingiva of lower jaw

Looks like

The gum around the lower teeth, covering the jaw bone.

What it does

Seals around each tooth against bacteria.

Keeping it well

Tartar builds up fastest behind the lower front teeth. Bleeding, swelling or bad breath signals gingivitis.

Related conditions

• Bad breath (halitosis)
• Burning mouth syndrome
• Hand, foot and mouth disease
• Lichen planus
• Mouth ulcers (aphthous stomatitis)
• Pemphigus vulgaris
• Stevens–Johnson syndrome / toxic epidermal necrolysis