Did You Know!
You Have a Tissue That Heals Itself Better Than Skin
The oral mucosa — the tissue inside your mouth — regenerates faster and with less scarring than skin anywhere else on your body.
That’s why mouth wounds (like biting your cheek) heal in just a few days. Researchers think this is because the cells in your mouth have unique immune and stem-cell properties that may one day help develop scar-free healing treatments.
