What To Expect When Someone Has The Condition Of A Dead Tooth?
Dr. Andre Eliasian is a Dentist practicing in Glendale, CA. Dr. Eliasian specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health. Dentists are trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures,... more
If someone is experiencing the dental condition in which the tooth has stopped receiving blood flow (dead tooth), other health conditions may follow this as well. One of the most noticeable changes from a dead tooth will be a change in the color of the person's teeth. The tooth which is dying from a lack of blood flow may transform into colors like gray, light brown, yellow or black. The appearance of discoloration will amplify as time passes and the tooth continues to decay, and the nerve in the tooth dies.
The individual suffering may experience some pain in the teeth or the gums as well. However, this doesn't happen to everyone with a dead tooth. Although some people may feel mild or intense pain because of it. The reason behind this pain is the dying nerve or due to a possible infection. Some other symptoms of infection may include bad breath, swelling around the gum line, or a bad taste in the mouth. You should always remember that consulting a dentist in these types of situations becomes vital. If this dental condition occurs, the dentist can inspect the condition and state of the teeth, and then provide suitable treatment to the patient. This can help reduce pain and discomfort for the patient. Read More.
