noun
- the edge or border where the gums meet the teeth
Usage: commonly used in dental and oral hygiene contexts
Examples
- Plaque buildup along the gumline can lead to gum disease.
- Your dentist recommended brushing along the gumline at a 45-degree angle.
- Receding gumlines are a sign of poor oral hygiene or aggressive brushing.
- The gumline is where cavities often begin to form.
- Electric toothbrushes are effective at cleaning the gumline.
- Bleeding at the gumline may indicate gingivitis.