Physical Digestion - Human Tooth

Biology: Cambridge International GCSE Supplement, topic 7.3.1

Tooth Structure

Teeth are made of dentine. The crown is covered in enamel and the root is covered in cement. The pulp in the middle of the tooth contains nerves and blood vessels. Teeth are surrounded by soft tissue called gum.

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