Is my Tooth Dead?

Tooth Pulp Cross Section - Illustration

The illustration shows the Healthy Pulp and its Location inside the Tooth structure.

Tooth with Infected Pulp - Illustration

The Infected Tooth Pulp and the Cavity from Pit and Fissure is shown in brown and the tooth might be dead.

What happens if my Tooth is Dead?

Is my Tooth dead? Can I live with the dead Tooth? What should I do, and how much will it cost? These are some patients' questions on their minds while they procrastinate with a dental office visit.
A tooth can die at any stage or age of a person's life for many reasons. Person's neglect with dental care and hygiene or trauma during accidents. Contact sports give many reasons for accidents harming teeth.

Your first symptoms of something wrong in your mouth.

If you suspect or have an intuition regarding your Tooth, even without any pain, check it out. Pain is the most apparent symptom of a dead tooth, starting with a mild discomfort in your mouth.
Is your tongue subconsciously lingering, and is it touching a gum area in your mouth? Does it feel different, a bit softer or swollen? How does it feel on the bait? How does it feel on hot, cold or sweets? Can you feel a strange taste or see a visible pus?
Write your symptoms down.

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