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. This means that the tooth's blood supply has been affected and it is struggling to get the necessary amount of blood.
This just means that red blood cells have been forced into the hard part of the tooth from the blood vessels in the nerve (pulp) tissue. The traumatized baby teeth may change into an array of colors, from pink to dark gray. This color change does not necessarily mean that the tooth needs to be removed.
When baby teeth get injured, they "bruise" on the inside. It doesn't matter if your little one's tooth isn't cracked or chipped or knocked out. If the trauma is strong enough, then it can affect the internal blood supply of the tooth. As a result, blood will start leaking into the tooth, making it change its color.
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.
Just like adult teeth, baby teeth can become infected due to an untreated cavity. Plus, because children don't have fully developed immune systems, they're often considered at an even higher risk than adults of developing an oral infection.
pain that spreads to your ear, jaw and neck on the same side as the affected tooth or gum. pain that's worse when lying down, which may disturb your sleep. redness and swelling in your face. a tender, discoloured and/or loose tooth.
Loose teeth indicate that the gum around the area of the tooth is infected with bacteria. Teeth that are loose may fall out of your mouth unexpectedly. What's worse is that they may need to be removed from your mouth.
Dead Teeth
If trauma or infection has caused damage, the pulp and nerves can die, and the tooth turns dark pink, gray, or black. If you suspect one or more of your teeth have died, book an appointment with your dental professional. Bacteria can enter the space at the center of a dead tooth and cause an abscess.
If you notice a tooth or two turning gray, blue, black, or dark pink, the nerves and pulp within the tooth may have died. Infection, trauma, and decay can cause teeth to die and turn a different color.
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.
a dull white band on the tooth surface closest to the gum line – this is the first sign and usually remains undetected by parents. a yellow, brown or black band on the tooth surface closest to the gum line – this indicates progression to decay.
Dentinogenesis imperfecta is a disorder of tooth development. This condition causes the teeth to be discolored (most often a blue-gray or yellow-brown color) and translucent. Teeth are also weaker than normal, making them prone to rapid wear, breakage, and loss.
You may have a dry socket if: You can see a visible bone in the socket, or your socket appears grey or empty-looking. You're in severe pain following your tooth extraction. This pain will radiate from the extraction site to your ears, eyes or temples.
Pulp necrosis is when the pulp tissue inside of your tooth dies. It's usually caused by an infection that develops when bacteria enter the pulp through a cavity or crack. Brushing twice a day, flossing regularly and routine dental visits can help prevent an infection or treat it before it causes necrosis.
A dental abscess is a painful swelling filled with a thick fluid that is yellow in color (pus).
An infected tooth will frequently change its color from yellow to grey or dark brown color.
An abscess usually looks like a red, swollen bump, boil or pimple. It affects the involved tooth, but the infection can also spread to surrounding bone and neighboring teeth. Abscesses can occur in different places around a tooth for different reasons.
Swelling of the gum over the infected tooth, which may look like a pimple. Swollen glands of the neck. Swollen area of the upper or lower jaw, which is a very serious symptom.
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.
If they lose a permanent tooth, your best bet is to save the tooth and bring it along immediately to the dentist, where there is a chance they can repair or replace it. Alternatively, they can have a tooth implant placed instead, which will require a consultation with your pediatric or family dentist.
If your child suffers a fall, or a sports injury, or any kind of accident that leaves a tooth or teeth loose, call your doctor or dentist right away to make sure there are no serious injuries or chance for infection. Any time you feel a tooth is loose that shouldn't be, make an appointment with your child's dentist.
So if your child's baby tooth is loose and causing them intense pain or discomfort, something may be wrong. The tooth may be broken or cracked, or the root of the tooth may be infected. Additionally, it's possible the gums around the tooth may be infected.