Will a Rotten Tooth Come Out on Its Own?
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
A tooth that is dead will eventually become loose and fall out on its own. Although that doesn't mean you should let this happen if you can help it. This process of tooth decay and the tooth falling out can lead to serious complications such as an infection entering the bloodstream. Even if the tooth does fall out, the root will remain in the gums. In this specific dental case, the dentist will provide treatment to help the patient.
Tooth decay and tooth trauma are the common causes of the dental condition referred to as a dead tooth. However, tooth decay tends to be a more frequent causes because of the infection that can spread as a result of it. If there is a bacterial infection and it occurs at the nerve or pulp of the tooth, the tooth could potentially die from the trauma. Another reason a dead tooth can happen is from a sports injury. Having a strong force hit your tooth like a soccer ball can cause extensive damage. Even other examples like children falling on their face can lead to tooth damage. When this specific condition or an accident takes place, the blood supply at the tooth root is compromised and can result in the pulp dying. Read More.
