Suffering trauma to the mouth is bad enough, but if your tooth becomes discolored after an injury, that can be very unsettling. Tooth discoloration after an injury is common and does not have to be a cause for concern because we are here to help you with the right treatment for your tooth trauma.

Reasons Why Your Tooth Might Discolor After An Injury

If you sustained an injury to your tooth and it is changing color, you might be wondering why this is happening. Color changes in a damaged tooth can range from brown, grey to black. This transformation takes place in much the same way your skin changes color when you get a bruise. Your teeth have blood vessels inside that bleed when damage is incurred. Discoloration of an injured tooth indicates bleeding beneath the pulp and tooth enamel and is starting to surge to the tooth’s surface causing a darkening appearance.

This darkening can take place over several days or even months. It is crucial you do not allow the discoloration to continue to the point of your tooth getting very dark or even black. This is an indication the tooth is dying, and you should call our office immediately before this happens. Mild discoloration of the tooth might not seem so severe, but we still recommend you make an appointment with our dental offices to ensure your best oral care.

Trauma to a tooth can be painful, and subsequent darkening of your tooth can be unsightly. The good news is we can help. You do not have to live with a darkened tooth because our dental professionals can give you the treatment you deserve to restore the color of your tooth and heal the damage caused by trauma. If you are concerned about your tooth becoming discolored after an injury, please give our dental offices a call. We can give you the information you need as well as the proper dental care to get your smile back to normal.

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