2007-07-12 07:40:02 · 7 answers · asked by Moffski 2 in Health ➔ Dental
HELLO MOFFSKI,
CONTRARY TO POPULAR BELIEF, TEETH ARE ACTUAL LIVING ENTITIES. THEY HAVE A NERVE SUPPLY AND A SMALL VEIN AND ARTERY.
THIS FACT IS KNOWN WELL BY DENTISTS.
ps. nails and hair are not living, ever get a hair cut or trim your nails? Did this hurt or bleed?
2007-07-12 07:46:31 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are bones with lots of nerves. thats why they hurt so much when you have a toothache. and root canals are infections in the tooth aka bone so thats why they hurt so bad. but as far as actually living. yes and no. They grow like bones.
2007-07-12 14:45:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
they`re like finger nails they contain calcium but teeth have nerves.
2007-07-12 14:45:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
I discovered this when I went to the dentist complaining of severe toothache and was informed the tooth had died.
2007-07-13 08:19:27 · answer #4 · answered by charliegirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ya,
They are like, Bones
2007-07-13 16:28:21 · answer #5 · answered by Candee_Puffs 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes! teeth can get infected just like your chest, they can die, thats when they turn black. thay can get bruised and they can get better,
interesting question!!!!
2007-07-12 14:44:13 · answer #6 · answered by missclare69 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yes. If you don't believe me, try to pull one out and see if it has any nerves.
2007-07-12 14:44:58 · answer #7 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋