Just Beneath the Enamel Is Dentin, a Substance Harder Than Bone. the Gum Surrounds the Base (Root) of the Tooth. the Root of the Tooth Extends Down into the...
Just beneath the enamel is dentin, a substance harder than bone. The gum surrounds the base (root) of the tooth. The root of the tooth extends down into the jawbone. The root contains blood vessels and nerves, which supply blood and feeling to the whole tooth.
Do teeth have blood flow?
The dentin and the pulp are made up of nerve fibers and blood vessels that supply a constant blood flow to the teeth. As with all areas of the body, if the tooth loses its blood supply it will die.
Yes, your teeth are alive! This may seem hard to believe since your teeth are so hard, but it's true. Nerves inside your teeth, known as pulp, control blood flow and need nourishment.