(はぐき)

はぐき
noun
gum (of the mouth)
1. gum, gingiva
The firm flesh surrounding the base of the teeth in the mouth.
When brushing my teeth, I also massage my gums.
歯茎(はぐき)から()()歯周病(ししゅうびょう)サインかもしれない
Bleeding from the gums may be a sign of gum disease.
Teeth have started growing from the baby's gums.
My gums were red and swollen, so I went to the dentist.
If gum disease progresses, the gums recede and teeth start to become loose, so it's better to get treatment early.

歯茎(はぐき) refers to the gums in the mouth. () means 'tooth' and (くき/ぐき) means 'stem.'

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

DENTAL HEALTH:

  • 歯周病(ししゅうびょう): periodontal disease
  • 歯肉炎(しにくえん): gingivitis
  • 歯石(しせき): tartar

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