Gums were a structure surrounding the teeth.
In 1986, Gillian Taylor corrected the false belief that whales attacked Humans like in the novel Moby-Dick, saying that most whales didn't have teeth, but rather "a soft gum-like tissue" that strained shrimp out of the water, adding that this act of eating was as hostile as they ever got. (Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home)
| Teeth |
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| Teeth and related anatomy: Anterior tricuspid • Eye tooth • Fang • Gums • Incisor • Jaw • Molar • Palate • Tongue |
| Medical conditions: Bite mark (Bite radius) • Cavity • Teeth grinding |
| Medical procedures: Tooth extraction |
| Occupations: Dentist • Hygienist • Orthodontist |
| People: Tooth Fairy |
| Products: False teeth • Skagaran whiskey • Teething ring • Toothbrush • Mars Toothpaste • Tooth sharpener • Trifluorinate compound |
| Organizations: Starfleet Dental |
| Other: Dragon's teeth • Sweet tooth |
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