Why does a tooth turn GREY?

When a single tooth changes to become grey in color, you may have a condition known as a necrotic pulp. The pulp is the collection of nerves and blood vessels residing within the hollow chamber of each tooth. It is this pulp tissue that “dies” and most often causes color changes.

What do you do if your tooth turns grey?

What can cause a tooth to turn gray?

Is a grey tooth an emergency?

Often times, a grey tooth is a sign of an underlying condition that could require immediate treatment. You should seek dental attention right away if your teeth are greying. Oral complications should not be taken lightly.

Does a grey tooth have to be removed?

In some cases, the tooth will heal itself; however, it is common for the tooth to remain discolored or even die. Depending on the type of damage, treatment may involve a root canal to remove the dead tissue and bleaching or cosmetic restorations to improve the color of the tooth.

Why Is My Tooth Turning Gray?

Can a gray tooth be saved?

Most likely, yes. If your dentist diagnoses a necrotic pulp (or “dead tooth”), your treatment options will be either a root canal treatment to save the tooth, or an extraction to remove the tooth. Both options remove the dead tissue and prevent any spreading infection in your mouth.

What does a dying tooth look like?

A dying tooth may appear yellow, light brown, gray, or even black. It may look almost as if the tooth is bruised. The discoloration will increase over time as the tooth continues to decay and the nerve dies. If you experience any symptoms of a dying tooth, it's important to see your dentist right away.

Why has my front tooth gone grey?

Tooth Trauma

Anything that cuts off blood flow to the tooth can lead to the tooth going gray. The tooth may also have gray stains from mental distress. Trauma to the tooth, however, may not result in a change in color for months or even years.

Can you fix a discolored tooth?

Dental Bonding

This resin can be molded and shaped to fit whatever tooth has discoloration. The resin can also be color-matched to the rest of your smile or made to be as white as you'd like. Dental bonding can be done in a quick visit to your dentist. The surface of your tooth is prepared for the resin to adhere to.

Can tooth decay be reversed?

Decayed Enamel Can't be “Re-Grown”

But as of yet, it's physically impossible. Once a tooth has a physical cavity (opening or hole) inside of it, there is no feasible way to help the enamel grow back on your own. Instead, the cavity will gradually worsen, due to the bacterial infection inside of the tooth structure.

How do you know you have tooth decay?

Why is one tooth darker than the rest?

Sometimes, a tooth may appear more discolored than the surrounding teeth because it has become stained. Tooth staining can occur due to the foods and drinks we consume and certain medications we take. If one tooth is slightly discolored, it may simply mean the tooth has a stain.

What does a dark tooth mean?

As the tooth gets eaten away, tooth decay sets in. Tooth decay naturally looks black and can give the appearance of a black tooth. This gives the look of rotten teeth and is a classic result of not looking after your teeth for a considerable period of time.

How fast can a tooth turn grey?

If a milk tooth receives a hard knock, then it may discolour and start to turn grey, yellow or black in colour. This often happens two to three weeks after the initial accident.

What happens if you have a dead tooth?

A dead tooth occurs when those tissues are damaged and the blood supply to the tooth is lost. It may be painful or may cause no symptoms at all. A dead or dying tooth should be treated quickly because it can become infected and have negative effects on the jaw, gums and other teeth.

How do I know if my tooth is infected?

What are the symptoms of a dying nerve in a tooth?

The pressure of swollen blood vessels on the pulp nerves will cause pain that could signal to you that you might have a dead tooth. This signal often comes in the form of spontaneous pain, pain when biting or chewing, or extreme sensitivity when drinking hot or cold beverages.

Why do teeth turn grey with age?

As we get older, the outer hard tissue covering our teeth, called enamel, wears away and exposes the darker dentin beneath it. This can cause our teeth to appear more gray or yellow rather than white. Additional tooth staining can also be caused by certain medications.

Can a black tooth be saved?

How can black teeth be treated? A person cannot usually remedy black teeth even with the best at-home care. Instead, black teeth require the attention of a dental professional. A dentist will examine your teeth, determine the underlying causes of your black teeth, and recommend treatments.

Can grey teeth turn black?

If a child bumps his or her primary baby tooth, it may turn dark. Usually this happens two to three weeks after an accident. It's usually a gray or purple like colour. Whether it turns dark or not doesn't always depend on the severity of the injury.

Why is my front tooth turning black?

Tooth decay: One of the leading causes of teeth turning black is tooth decay, which can result from the build-up of plaque and tartar. Poor oral hygiene can result in tooth decay, although this is reversible in the early stages. However, when teeth turn black further treatment is necessary.

Can you whiten just one tooth?

One of the teeth whitening systems on the market that can work on a single tooth is a whitening toothpaste that is applied to the tooth every day. Home based methods are simply not designed to work on a single tooth, something that specific has to be done by a dentist.

Can a badly decayed tooth be saved?

Can a decayed tooth be saved? With the right dental professionals by your side, even severely decayed teeth can be restored. Whether you require dental crowns, fillings, or a combination of treatments, No Gaps Dental can help restore your smile and confidence.

Is it too late to save my teeth?

People can go weeks, months, and even years without taking care of their teeth but that doesn't mean that it is too late to start. Although neglecting your teeth for long periods can cause irreparable damage, this doesn't mean that all hope is lost.

How long does a tooth take to decay?

It can take three years for a cavity to form in the strong outer layer of tooth enamel. Decay progresses more quickly through the dentin (middle layer) to pulp (innermost layer). Pulp contains a tooth's nerve endings and blood supply.