{"id":391,"date":"2021-11-18T08:10:58","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T08:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dentalcareclub.co.uk\/?p=391"},"modified":"2023-02-22T08:36:39","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T08:36:39","slug":"how-long-can-a-dead-tooth-stay-in-your-mouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentalcareclub.co.uk\/how-long-can-a-dead-tooth-stay-in-your-mouth\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Can A Dead Tooth Stay In Your Mouth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not a nice thought, is it, having a dead tooth in your mouth! However, you may wish to leave it, especially if it is a cosmetic issue.<\/p>\n<p>If you have had an accident and the nerve of the tooth has been damaged, chances are it will die. How long can a dead tooth stay in your mouth? Should you try to <a href=\"https:\/\/dentalcareclub.co.uk\/how-to-get-a-tooth-out-fast-and-painless\/\">remove it<\/a>? We are here to go through the answers with you.<\/p>\n<h2>What Happens If A Dead Tooth Is Not Removed?<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-388\" src=\"https:\/\/dentalcareclub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/dentist-ga40fc89c9_1280.jpg\" alt=\"What Happens If A Dead Tooth Is Not Removed\" width=\"1280\" height=\"851\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dentalcareclub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/dentist-ga40fc89c9_1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/dentalcareclub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/dentist-ga40fc89c9_1280-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dentalcareclub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/dentist-ga40fc89c9_1280-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dentalcareclub.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/dentist-ga40fc89c9_1280-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You may not know this, but teeth are actually living tissue. The part that people call the<em> \u201cnerve\u201d<\/em> is actually pulp, blood vessels and other tissue.<\/p>\n<p>In order to have strong, healthy teeth, this inner layer must have a healthy blood supply. When this stops, either because of trauma or infection, the tooth will die.<\/p>\n<p>They can change colour, cause you pain &#8211; or you may notice not symptoms at all. A visit to your dentist will identify any problems like this.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A dead tooth is not only unsightly, but it can pose a health risk to the rest of your mouth as well.<\/li>\n<li>If the tooth has died, it can spread bacteria to the surrounding area, and cause problems and infections in the neighbouring teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Dental infections do not only affect the teeth, but they can also get into the gums and even the jaw, creating more problems.<\/li>\n<li>It may take weeks, months, or even years for these problems to become apparent, but by the time you notice it things may be too late.<\/li>\n<li>The best thing you can do for the health of your entire mouth is to regularly visit your dentist, and practise the best <a href=\"https:\/\/dentalcareclub.co.uk\/important-tips-on-dental-health-and-hygiene\/\">oral hygiene<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you have had a trauma tot he mouth that is causing <a href=\"https:\/\/dentalcareclub.co.uk\/how-long-does-wisdom-tooth-growing-pain-last\/\">tooth pain<\/a>, visit your dentist as soon as you can.<\/li>\n<li>Your tooth may not be dead, but it is best to get it checked out as soon as possible, to deal with any potential problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Can You Leave A Dead Tooth In Your Mouth?<\/h2>\n<p>You can, of course, leave your dead tooth for as long as you like &#8211; it is your mouth, of course!<\/p>\n<p>However, leaving a dead tooth in your mouth can ultimately cause a whole host of health problems throughout your entire mouth:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The dead tooth is basically necrotic tissue, which can spread bacteria to the surrounding area.<\/li>\n<li>Neighbouring teeth can be affected and develop pain or infections.<\/li>\n<li>A dead tooth can cause problems with the gums too, as the bacteria spread around the dead tooth.<\/li>\n<li>Infections deep below the gum line can spread to the jaw, causing changes to your facial structure.<\/li>\n<li>The tooth may eventually fall out, leaving cosmetic changes to your whole face and affecting your confidence.<\/li>\n<li>Your dentist can help you fix the problem, either by removing the offending tooth or by performing a <strong>root canal<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>This procedure will not save the tooth per se, but it can prevent problems that spread throughout the rest of your mouth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This video, made by a dentist, will tell you a little more about your options for a dead tooth:<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-video flex-video-youtube\"><iframe title=\"Should You Save or Remove A Badly Infected Tooth?\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tMIDsn1EeoQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Will A Dead Tooth Eventually Fall Out?<\/h2>\n<p>In theory, a tooth that has no blood supply will eventually fall out on its own. However, this may take a long time!<\/p>\n<p>And, whilst you wait for it to fall out, it will be unsightly and potentially causing problems with your other teeth that you cannot even see.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, a dead tooth may not fall out at all, causing a variety of mouth problems. In others, it can take years for the tooth to fall out.<\/p>\n<p>If it is a young child who has had a trauma to the face and you notice a tooth becoming discoloured, this is less of a worry than for an adult.<\/p>\n<p>We all change our teeth once during our life times, and a young person who still has their milk teeth is at less risk than an adult who has a dead tooth.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, if a milk tooth has died, it will cause no problems to the adult tooth underneath, and it will grow through later just fine.<\/p>\n<p>This being said, if you suspect that your child has a dead tooth, you should still take a trip to the dentist to check the overall health of the mouth and the surrounding teeth.<\/p>\n<h2>How Long Does It Take For A Dead Tooth To Go Black?<\/h2>\n<p>The length of time it takes for a dead tooth to go black depends on the reason for the tooth\u2019s death.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If it caused by <strong>tooth decay<\/strong>, the blackness can creep in over a period of many years. You may not notice straight away, unless the affected tooth is causing you pain.<\/li>\n<li>Tooth decay can cause a tooth to die when the acids from the things we put in our mouths slowly start to eat away at the tooth.<\/li>\n<li>Some <strong>lifestyle choices<\/strong> can cause discolouration of teeth &#8211; alcohol, tea and coffee and smoking are all major culprits.<\/li>\n<li>This type of discolouration does not necessarily mean that your tooth is dead &#8211; yet! You will need to up your oral hygiene to prevent further problems in the future.<\/li>\n<li>When a tooth has been \u201ckilled\u201d by a <strong>trauma<\/strong>, you may not notice the discolouration for a few weeks.<\/li>\n<li>As soon as the blood supply to the tooth is removed, the tooth will start to die as it is not receiving the nutrients it needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you notice a tooth starting to discolour, for whatever reason, it is important that you book a dentist visit as soon as you can.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Words<\/h2>\n<p>Having a dead tooth in your mouth is not really what you want. Now you know a little more about it, hopefully you will be better equipped to deal with this issue if it arises for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not a nice thought, is it, having a dead tooth in your mouth! However, you may wish to leave it, especially if it is a cosmetic issue. If you have had an accident and the nerve of the tooth has been damaged, chances are it will die. How long can a dead tooth stay in your mouth? Should you try to remove it? We are here to go through the answers with you. What Happens If A Dead Tooth Is Not Removed? You may not know this, but teeth are actually living tissue. The part that people call the <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":393,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How Long Can A Dead Tooth Stay In Your Mouth? - Dental Care Club<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How long can a dead tooth stay in your mouth? Should you try to remove it? 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