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Pulp

Pulp

Dr Hannah Godfrey MRCVS

Dr Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS


Pulp

The pulp cavity is at the very centre of the tooth and contains the blood vessels and nerves that supply the tooth. It is protected by layers of dentine and enamel. If the pulp cavity is exposed due to damage to the tooth, this is very painful and can lead to infection.


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Dr Hannah Godfrey MRCVS

Dr Hannah Godfrey BVetMed MRCVS

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