How Does A Tooth/Nerve DieWhen the pulp is diseased or injured and can't repair itself, it dies. This is what your dentist means when he or she says that your tooth is dead or dying. The most common cause of pulp death is a cracked tooth or a deep cavity. Both of these problems can let germs (bacteria) enter the pulp. Germs can cause an infection inside the tooth. Left without treatment, pus builds up at the root tip, in the jawbone, forming a "pus-pocket" called an abscess. An abscess can cause damage to the bone around the teeth.
Listed below are a few reasons why the nerve of the tooth may die:
Many people choose to ignore little twinges of pain that a tooth gives, having the optimistic opinion that "it will go away". The folowing represents a general list of symptoms that could mean that there's something wrong and you should seek dental advice. Please note that having one or more of these symptoms does not mean you have a tooth that is dying or that you need a root canal! The list is ordered in order of severity and I would see a dentist at every point! Being careful won't hurt you, being complacent will:
Be suspicious if your tooth suffers: