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When you have a root canal in the early stages of tooth decay does the tooth turn grey?
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Can a root canal be done on a tooth under a permanent bridge?
yes. The dentist can remove the bridge and then re-cement it after the procedure is done. as long as there is not a lot of recurrent decay, otherwise they would have to remove the decay and build the tooth back up and that would call for a new bridge. can root canal be done a tooth that is capped
What are consequences of getting your root canal therapy?
If your tooth needs a root canal and is not painful, then it must be a dead tooth. When a tooth is dead, it is a source of infection which is not good. It is possible that it could hurt in the future due to infection. Better to have the root canal done, because you're trying to save your tooth. If you don't have the root canal treatment done and your tooth continues to decay, the dentist might have to pull that tooth out in the future. Once you pull out your tooth, that's gone forever
Why has dog's tooth turned gray after root canal?
The roots of a tooth provide blood to the tooth and gum to keep the tooth alive. After a root canal the pulp and root are removed which essentially kills the tooth. It's a better alternative to kill a tooth with advanced decay than remove it, especially for dogs that consume hard foods.
Can root canal be done after a tooth has been capped?
Not necessarily. It depends on the extent and depth of the decay or fracture. If the decay has reached the nerve of the tooth, a root canal is indicated. If the decay has not reached the nerve, a root canal is not generally required.
Do you have to have a root canal if the tooth dies?
Yes. If the nerve inside of a tooth dies, it is prone to infection (if not infected already). Root canal treatment should prevent or resolve this infection. A tooth may die for various reasons such as: decay, trauma, extensive wear/grinding/abrasion.
What happens when your tooth rots underneath a crown?
The decay starts to grow and spread into the denten which is where the nerve is located causing one to then need a root canal. If the tooth can be saved a root canal is done, the tooth is built up and a new crown is placed over the tooth. if the tooth cannot be saved then it is extracted and replaced by a bridge, implant or a partial
How does toothpaste prevent tooth decay?
which element present in our toothpaste protects out tooth from the tooth decay?
When do cavities usually hurt?
Cavities typically begin to hurt as the decay gets close to the nerve of the tooth. Once that happens it is time to either get a root canal and crown or have the tooth removed.
What can be done for severe tooth decay in all 4 front teeth in a 2 year old?
Pull them.Stop feeding the kid carbs. You're feeding the bugs responsible for tooth decay and messing up his/her calcium metabolism. If you don't change, it will get worse. Early tooth decay is a strong predictor for diabetes.
Which will decay a tooth the quickest soda or water?
A tooth will decay faster in soda because of the acid content that dissolves the tooth. In water, which is PH neutral, the tooth shouldn't decay at all.
What is the structure and function of the part of tooth decay?
No part of "tooth decay" is a structure or function.
Is Tooth Decay a disease?
no its only a decay
