We're all familiar with saliva as a bodily function that helps us swallow and keep our mouths from feeling too dry. But there's a lot of fascinating things saliva does that you probably haven't even realized! Did you know that saliva helps us digest, taste, speak, and even protects our tooth enamel by breaking down acids from food? There are many kinds of salivary glands located in different areas of the mouth with various functions. Let's go over one particular type, the von Ebner salivary gland, what it secretes, and how it relates to our ability to taste.
