Tags: Anatomical Structure.
Human teeth are the teeth (small calcified hard whitish structures) found in the human mouth. They function in mechanically breaking down items of food by cutting and crushing them in preparation for swallowing and digestion. The roots of teeth are embedded in the maxilla (upper jaw) or the mandible (lower jaw) and are covered by gums. Teeth are made of multiple tissues of varying density and hardness.Teeth are among the most distinctive (and long-lasting) features of mammal species.
