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Tooth has turned black
My half tooth has turned black. Earlier there was a blue spot but now the pit has turned black. I have not done any filling. I was adviced for root canal but now it has turned black.
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Please visit your dentist, and go ahead with the Root Canal Treatment
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Black discolouration can be an indication that the tooth might be necrosed. Please visit you dentist and get root canal done
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Hello dear
Please be aware
I think caries has progressed further
I request you to please get it restored to prevent progressing of lesion
For further details you can consult me
Thanks
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Consult ur dentist and as soon as possible get root canal done
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Tooth discoloration is because of loss of vitality of the pulp leading to blackish colour of the tooth .
Solution-
1.visit dentist & get tooth xray (iopa)&tooth tests done (as part of investigation).
2.get the treatment done accordingly as per the investigations i.e Root canal treatment or extraction depending on the amount of decay , condition of the remaining tooth structure ,status of the surrounding tooth structure i.e periodontium etc.
Next Steps
get the treatment done at the earliest
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don't worry .It has solution with proper expertise & technology .
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Hii... If the spot is getting bigger that means your decay in the teeth is increasing.. So If it involves the nerve of the teeth, you will be having food lodgement & pain because of that ..so you should get the treatment done whichever is told by your dentist.
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Your tooth is decayed. If you are advised for root canal treatment, get it done.
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Please contact your dentist and see if the root canal can still be done
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Dr. Seema Satish
Dental Surgeon
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Do you any X-ray for that particular tooth.
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