Having dead teeth is a painful experience that can end in teeth extraction. Teeth are referred to as ‘dead’ if there is no blood flowing to it.
Key takeaways:
– A dead tooth is caused by trauma from a fall or untreated decay that cuts off blood supply.
– Signs include headaches, bad taste and odour, discolouration, pus in the pulp and swelling.
– For treatment, your dentist will do a root canal or remove the teeth altogether.
Prevent your teeth from ‘dying’ by brushing regularly and visiting the dentist for checkups.
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