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4 Signs You Have Dead Tooth

4 Signs You Have Dead Tooth

A dead tooth isn’t just a cosmetic concern—it can lead to serious oral health issues if left untreated. At HQ Temple Dentist, we specialize in diagnosing and treating dead teeth with expert care. Call us today at (254) 773-1672 to book your appointment.

The thought of having a dead tooth in one's mouth may seem unsettling. However, it is relatively prevalent, affecting around 15 million people each year.

Given these numbers, there's no reason to be paralyzed by the prospect of losing a tooth. Temple, TX Dental is delighted to explain the indicators to watch for and what to do if one of your teeth is dead or dying.

Symptoms of a Dead tooth


Common symptoms of a dead tooth include:

  • ● The colour of the tooth might change from its natural white or off-white to colours like grey, yellow, light brown, or even black.

  • ● The color will gradually darken over time as the nerves die and the tooth decays.

  • ● Some people have severe discomfort as their nerves die, while others feel no discomfort at all.

  • ● Sensitivity to hot, cold, and sweet foods

  • ● Sensitivity teeth when flossing.

  • ● Poor breath.
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What Can Cause A Dead Tooth?


When the blood supply to a tooth is disturbed, either by external or internal causes. As such, the pulp, which is the nerve and blood vessel centre of the tooth, may begin to degrade.

Over time, the tooth will fracture. An injury, such as a severe hit from a leisure sport like football, hockey, or boxing, or a fall that affects your mouth, is also a possible cause of blood flow interruption.

Lack of dental hygiene and untreated tooth decay are the two most common causes of dead teeth. Based on the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), tooth decay affects around 85.58% of individuals in the United States aged 24 to 34. These percentages grow to 94.30% between the years of 35 and 49, and 95.62% between the ages of 50 and 65, demonstrating that the risk rises with age.

4 Signs Of Dead Tooth


  • 1- Discoloration: One of the most common indicators of a dead tooth is a color difference with the surrounding teeth. As the blood flow is disturbed and the tooth begins to die, it may turn grey, but we've seen dead teeth in hues of yellow, brown, and even black if left untreated for too long.

  • 2- Bad smell - As is common with decaying and dying things, a foul odour may be present. A dead tooth can create bad breath and a bad taste in your mouth.

  • 3- As the nerves in a dying tooth deteriorate, you may experience intense sensitivity or pain, particularly while eating hot or cold foods. It might be painful to bite near dead teeth.

  • 4- Swelling or an abscess - An infection is typical when a tooth decays. An infection can produce swelling in the gumline around the tooth or an abscess, which is a small pocket of pus beneath the gum's surface.

Which Steps Can I Take if My Tooth has Begun to Lose its Energy?


While a sports accident trauma may result in the abrupt and unexpected death of a tooth, most hygiene-related dead teeth may be completely avoided with regular check-ups, dental cleanings, x-rays, good brushing and flossing, and avoiding sugary meals. If your dentist detects a dying tooth early enough, they can be able to restore normal blood flow and save the tooth.

Root Canal: - This procedure, also known as endodontics, removes damaged nerves, pulp, and other dental components. The tooth is next filled and sealed to avoid additional harm.

Tooth Extractions:If a dead tooth is ignored for too long, the only solution might be to remove it completely to stop the damage from spreading to nearby teeth the infection spreads to your jawbone. Temple, TX, Dental can conduct most extractions in our office, but this will be our final resort. We always want to save the tooth. A dental implant can replace the extracted tooth and is designed to match the appearance and color of the surrounding teeth.

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