Illustration of a cross-section of the human mouth. The teeth (white) are embedded in the jaw bones (brown). The gingiva, or gums, overlay the bone. A

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Illustration of a cross-section of the human mouth. The teeth (white) are embedded in the jaw bones (brown). The gingiva, or gums, overlay the bone. At left is the tongue, the taste organ.

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