What is a ‘Dead’ Tooth?
24th / October / 2017
A ‘dead’ tooth no longer has blood flow and can result from trauma (a fall) or decay (bacteria causes the nerve to die).
Key takeaways:
- It is difficult to identify a dead tooth without expert assessment; a dentist will need to examine the tooth and sometimes an X-ray will be required
- Your dentist will always try to save a dead tooth if possible, for instance with root canal treatment
- If your dead tooth needs to be removed, you can have a dental implant to replace the extracted tooth
“Regular trips to the dentist are important.”
Read the full story here:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/319062.php
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