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		Aron on Aug 1, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why Are Human Teeth So Messed Up? The sucking pressure is actually created by the lungs (or diaphragm) not the teeth. It's not clear which specialty is taught that.

kpil on Aug 1, 2017 [–]

It's primarily the tongue.

Aron on Aug 1, 2017 | [–]

Certainly in those cases where teeth are not advised.

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