At TLC Dental Center, Dr. Brijesh Patel and Dr. Christine DeBaz can help when you need a tooth extraction in Marysville, OH. Dead teeth can wreak havoc on your mouth because bacteria from the dead tooth can spread and lead to the loss of additional teeth. Keep reading about dead teeth, and come see us if you need one removed.
What is a dead tooth?
A tooth is referred to as dead or non-vital when there is no longer any blood flow to the tooth. This can be caused by tooth decay or a dental injury. A tooth can die quickly from a traumatic injury, or over time due to excessive decay. You may have a dead tooth if you are in pain or notice discoloration in a tooth. Not everyone experiences pain, and other symptoms can be:
- Bad breath
- Bad taste in your mouth
- Swollen gums
If you are having these symptoms, contact your dentist for tooth extraction in Marysville, OH.
Why should a dead tooth be removed?
A dead tooth might eventually fall out on its own, but your dentist will recommend having it removed because of the risk of infection. Bacteria from the dead tooth can easily infect another tooth and cause more dental problems or even reach the bone or bloodstream. Your dentist will likely confirm that the tooth is dead using an x-ray and extract it.
Losing a tooth might sound traumatic, but it's actually a routine procedure for your dentist and your mouth heals quickly. Once your mouth heals your tooth can be replaced with an implant or bridge. Your dentist will need to assess the best replacement option for you, but without a damaged tooth your mouth stays healthy and your smile stays beautiful!
TLC Dental Center provides tooth extractions in Marysville, OH, when you have a dead tooth. To make an appointment with Dr. Patel or Dr. DeBaz, contact us at (937) 642-2400.