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Do baby teeth have nerves similar to permanent teeth? If a cavity in baby teeth is drilled, is the sensation the same as in adult teeth?
Yes, baby teeth, or primary teeth, have nerves near the core of the tooth which can be sensitive to pain during drilling or deep cavities.
(see Human Teeth)
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Last update: 2007-07-26 23:37
Author: Ask MIStupid
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