{"id":10136,"date":"2020-01-03T14:40:07","date_gmt":"2020-01-03T13:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/?page_id=10136"},"modified":"2025-11-20T08:47:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T07:47:25","slug":"dead-tooth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dentaly.org\/us\/oral-health\/dead-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Have a Dead Tooth? Dental Trauma, Symptoms and Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"

A dead tooth<\/strong> can happen to the best of us and it can happen in a variety of ways. <\/p>

Maybe you were in a bike accident and a few days later you noticed your front tooth turning gray<\/strong>. Or perhaps you haven’t been practicing a proper oral hygiene routine and one day you notice a foul odor emanating from your mouth, accompanied by discoloration. <\/p>

Trauma and decay can cause your teeth to die, and in the process, your tooth may turn gray, your breath may smell bad, and you might experience extreme pain.<\/p>

While having a dead tooth can be a bit scary, don’t worry\u2014dead tooth treatment is a fairly common procedure that your dentist should be able to perform without any problems. It is, however, important that you not ignore symptoms and make sure to see your dentist so you can do right by your dental health<\/a><\/p>

If you are concerned about dead teeth, keep reading and you’ll learn all about the causes, symptoms, and treatment for this problem so you know what to expect if it happens to you.<\/p>

What is a dead tooth?<\/h2>

A dead tooth, also known as a non-vital tooth, is a condition in which an internal or external factor disrupts the active blood supply of a tooth. The tooth becomes weak and can fracture easily. <\/p>

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A dead tooth can happen to anyone<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>

Our teeth are composed of three layers: enamel, dentin, and pulp. The pulp forms the innermost section of a tooth and is a rich source of blood vessels and nerves. These healthy blood vessels and nerves play a significant role in the adequate nourishment of the tooth. A tooth is said to have died when its vessels and nerves die due to trauma, damage, or decay. <\/p>

What happens when you have a dead tooth?<\/h2>

The implications of a dying tooth extend far beyond mere discoloration. In addition to discoloration and toothache, some of the most common symptoms associated with a dead tooth are listed below:  <\/p>