We just learned about the Periodontal Ligament.
Another part of the mouth is the Gingiva, also known as the Gums.
The gums are the soft part of the inside of the mouth, around the teeth.
The lips and cheeks have skin that moves around, but the skin of the gums stays stuck to the bones of the jaw, so they help hold the teeth in place and help protect the parts of the teeth below the gums.
Gums are supposed to be a color called "coral pink" for lighter skinned people.
If the gums are red or bleeding, it can mean that the person has bad mouth problems and needs to brush more or use mouthwash.
(from: wikipedia - gums)
Kid Facts - Blast from the past: Humeroradial Ligaments
