Can you reverse dental cavities? Unfortunately, when it comes to actual holes and cavities in your teeth, these cannot be reversed and will need to be treated by a dentist. If it's only a small cavity you may only need a filling to prevent further damage and close up the hole.
Tooth decay: One of the leading causes of teeth turning black is tooth decay, which can result from the build-up of plaque and tartar. Poor oral hygiene can result in tooth decay, although this is reversible in the early stages. However, when teeth turn black further treatment is necessary.
A black tooth caused by dental decay can be treated by using a white filling. We remove the decay and replace it with a tooth-coloured filling material. Most dentists should be able to do this to a reasonable standard.
A dead tooth whitens more slowly, which requires additional treatments. So, it's likely that whitening all your teeth will only result in the dark tooth looking even more noticeable compared to the surrounding teeth.
Although dark spots do not always indicate a cavity—they may just be surface stains—you have no real way of knowing. If you spy a black or brown spot on a tooth, your first course of action should be to schedule an appointment with a dentist.
If tooth decay has spread to the pulp (in the centre of the tooth, containing blood and nerves) – this may be removed in a process known as root canal treatment. If the tooth is so badly damaged that it can't be restored – it may need to be removed.
However, if a tooth is severely damaged, your dentist may not be able to save it. In these cases, they will normally recommend that the tooth be removed. Dentists may recommend removal in the following circumstances: Dental injury resulting in a cracked or fractured tooth or root.
A dead tooth can stay in your mouth for up to several days or months; however, keeping a dead tooth may lead to problems with your jaw and also result in the spreading of decay and bacteria to other teeth. Most dentists will recommend having the dead tooth extracted and replaced with a denture, bridge, or implant.
In some cases, the tooth will heal itself; however, it is common for the tooth to remain discolored or even die. Depending on the type of damage, treatment may involve a root canal to remove the dead tissue and bleaching or cosmetic restorations to improve the color of the tooth.
Bacteria will eventually get to exposed soft tissues in the pulp chamber when the decay is left untreated. This leads to an infection, which leads to excruciating toothaches. A tooth infection can spread to areas like the brain where it can be life-threatening.
A dead tooth in your mouth is best removed as soon as possible because if left untreated, the bacteria from the dead tooth affect your jaws and cause additional tooth loss. The bacteria can also affect your jawbone and gums.
If you've been avoiding the dentist for more than a few years, you should know that it's never too late to get back into a good state of oral health. As long as you still have teeth, we can help you try to restore them to a healthy state.
A root canal is the only way to save a dead tooth and involves removing the pulp and cleaning the site to prevent infections. Once the pulp has been removed and the area thoroughly cleansed, a filling will be placed in the opening and the roots will be sealed.
Although deep tooth decay often leads to extraction, it is not the only solution. Several options, such as dental crowns, fillings, inlays, and onlays, can restore the tooth's structure, appearance, and integrity once the decay has been removed.
In most cases, by the time you notice the symptoms of tooth decay, it will be too late to reverse the damage with natural methods. You will need to consult your dentist to prevent the damage from spreading to other areas of the tooth.
Brush the Tooth With Care
Zero in on the cavity as you brush to eliminate any remaining food particles from your snack or meal. This thorough brushing can help hinder the cavity's progression.
CHRONIC TOOTHACHE
If you get to the point where your tooth hurts all the time, you either have an advanced cavity or another, equally serious oral health issue. You need to see your dentist as soon as possible to diagnose the cause of pain so you can treat it and try to salvage your tooth.
Cavities don't develop overnight. It takes weeks, months, even years for a cavity to form. In fact, most cavities take around six months to five years to develop.
However, studies have shown that cavities can be transmitted through close contact with another person who has poor oral hygiene. Indeed, studies have found that one person can develop a cavity on their tooth via kissing. This is especially common if their partner suffers from poor oral hygiene.
If the tooth is dead, it will often get darker in color, and a person may notice a yellow, gray, or black discoloration. A change in color usually occurs because the red blood cells are dying. This is a very similar effect to bruising.
Yes, a dead or decaying tooth may emit a foul odor due to the bacteria growing in and around the tooth. Bad breath and a bad taste are common signs of tooth decay and a dead tooth.
Smell, Color and Other Symptoms of a Dead Tooth
Smell: A dead tooth sometimes smells bad or causes a bad taste in your mouth. This is from tooth decay or other infection. Pain: This pain comes from inflammation and infection in the pulp cavity or surrounding bone.