why is my tooth turning grey?

Question

does anyone know? why one of my tooth is turning grey and can it spread to other teeth?

Answer 1

Probably decay, see a dentist ASAP.

Answer 2

The tooth is dying, whether from that particular fall or something else is not really important. You should call her dentist and ask if he/she wants her to come in. The dentist may advise that it is safe to leave it in, or that they need to see it. I expect they will want to see your daughter as the bacteria that could be present on a dead could cause problems. If it does have to be removed you will probably be advised to get a baby denture put in, basically this is a false tooth that is permanently glued to the back molars by means of a wire system behind the teeth. At 3 if you leave a gap in the teeth it is possible that it can have a negative impact on the adult teeth, so generally a little prevention is worth a lot of cure. There is less likelihood then I am facing because she should have all her baby teeth at this point, but the teeth can still shift. However baby dentures can be expensive and I understand that for some parents they are not an option (particularly as some insurance doesn't cover them even if you have insurance). My son gets a baby denture put in on the 5th, but he is younger than your daughter.

Answer 3

It is most likely either decay or that the nerve has been damaged. If it is the nerve, it is likely due to trauma, like a bump to the mouth. If this is the case it could turn up that other surrounding teeth may be effected, but I suspect it is just the one. If it is decay (cavity) you could have other effected teeth as well. Check above the tooth to see if there is a little bubble above it, that might indicate an abcess, which is the dead nerve causing an infection. You should have either of these checked by a dentist to rule them out. If the nerve is dead you will need a root canal and if it is decay then a filling. You should expect them to take an xray of the area. Either way, I wouldn't put it off too long as a long term infection (this won't heal itself) isn't good for your whole body health and if it's decay, it will just get bigger. GOOD LUCK
JAMRDH - a dental hygienist

Answer 4

My tooth turned grey and then I needed a root canal done on it! Go have it check out right away before it starts to break apart and then you're left with no option but to have it pulled! Plus it can be dangerous for your health if you have an infection in it which I'm assuming you do! Good Luck!

Answer 5

The root that supplies blood to the tooth died which caused the tooth to change color. It cannot spread to other teeth as far as I know but you really should see a dentist before you have more problems.

Answer 6

The same thing happened to me. My tooth started turning grey, and a short time later, I needed a root canal. Go see your dentist because if you wait too long, it will start to hurt and I wouldn't wish that kind of pain on anyone!!

Answer 7

Have you ever had a mouth injury? I believe that when your tooth turns gray it is because the nerve is damaged and it is dying. If that is the case then you will need a root canal. In some cases when you've had mouth trauma it can take years for the tooth to finally start dying. It happened to me.

Answer 8

ANDY,
WHEN A TOOTH BEGINS TO TURN GREY THERE HAS BEEN SOME BLOOD LEAKAGE WITHIN THE TOOTH AND THE REGULAR FLOW OF BLOOD HAS CEASED.
THIS CANNOT HAPPEN TO OTHER TEETH UNLESS THEY TOO WERE TRAUMATIZED.
THIS IS COMMONLY SEEN IN CHILDREN AFTER A FALL WHERE THEY HIT THE FRONT OF THE MOUTH.
TALK TO YOUR DENTIST ABOUT THE VARIOUS TREATMENT OPTIONS.

Answer 9

It may be because of tooth cavity and yes it may spread to other teeth. Therefore, do consult a dentist asap to save your other teeth. Good luck :)

Answer 10

It's because your tooth is rotting, the bacteria can spread to healthy teeth and start the decaying process on them. Go to the dentist asap.

Answer 11

Your tooth is either dying or you have staining from antibiotics....go to the dentist