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Bleeding Tooth

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simon67039
simon67039

HI there and many thanks for reading this..

My dentist recently discovered (with x ray) that I have nerve damage in my front tooth and he tells me eventually the front tooth will need to come out.

To be honest the tooth was fine until the dentist started wobbeling it..  sad now the tooth bleeds a little which in turn makes my breath smell and I am paranoid about it.  

I am in no pain and the tooth looks fine. I was wondering is there anything at all that I can do to stop this very small amount of bleeding which in turn is making my breath smell?

Hope to talk soon and take care

Simon

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  • manda08392
    manda08392 simon67039

    Posted

    Bleeding from an exam should stop on it's own later that day. Potentially could start again the next morning brushing your teeth but not continue bleeding. How long has it been? If your answer is anything more than 2 days you need to get an appointment right away.

    Also, infections fester for months before they cause you pain and if your nerve is damaged then the nerve can't send pain so just know that the problem was there and the longer it sits, the worse the infection will be and can spread.

    • simon67039
      simon67039 manda08392

      Posted

      Thank you for our response.. My tooth has been bleeding on a very small scale for around 5 months now..

      I am told there is nerve damage and untimatly the teeth needs to comne out.  You see the tooth does not hurt at all. and looks fine. It is my front tooth. It seems suck a shame to remove justr because of a bad breath, 

      What would you advise?

      Talk soon and many thanks

      Simon

    • manda08392
      manda08392 simon67039

      Posted

      Look, it feels fine but it's not and it can turn into an abscess and infect all your other teeth. It doesn't matter that it doesn't hurt, it doesn't hurt because your nerve is dead. I've been through this with my husband and delays can result in surgeries.

      I strongly urge you to get the tooth taken care of and replaced with a crown, implant or partial. I understand, no one wants to lose a front tooth but that's what these replacement options are for. If the infection is bad enough to kill a nerve and is leaking a bad smell this is very serious and could turn into cellulite.

    • simon67039
      simon67039 manda08392

      Posted

      Hi manda..thank you so much for experience and advice on this.

      Just to say the nerve damage is not from an infection it is from a knock to the tooth back in the day when I was in the playground at school.

      So maybe this is not so bad?

      Hope to talk soon and thank you again

      Simon

    • manda08392
      manda08392 simon67039

      Posted

      Hi Simon, despite what the nerve damage may be from the nerve can't do it's job- let you know when there is a problem. Also, as I stated in my first post, infections don't even cause immediate pain which is why they want you to go to the dentist twice a year. They are more likely to find the cause of infection on an x ray many months before the average person feels any pain. Between my husband I, we had to get a lot of work done before we finally accepted this fact which is why I want to make sure you understand the seriousness of how they diagnosed you and not lose other teeth because you ignored this one.

      That being said, maybe the infections isn't as bad but if it is bad enough to lose a tooth, here's  more info on your options. If they don't need to pull the entire thing, they can put a crown or if necessary a crown with a post. The crown will be made to match the shades of teeth around it and no one will ever need to know.

      If they must pull the entire thing your other options are an implant which I know little about as no one I know has one because they are expensive; a bridge which is like 3 crowns as it fills in the missing tooth but also hangs on the teeth on either side; and a partial. My husband has one of these and I am about to get one after an extraction last month. A partial is like a crown but cheaper because it's a mouth piece you can pull out. In my case, I had a baby tooth that never had a permanent one growing behind it in two spots so this piece pops in where the missing teeth are and then I can remove it as I wish. My husband had several surgeries due to abcesses and celluitis so his is a piece that fits in to the roof of the mouth and when removed looks similar to dentures.

      Please post on if they are able to save your tooth.

    • simon67039
      simon67039 manda08392

      Posted

      OK.. OK thank you so much manda.. Very kind of you to spend the time with me.

      Kind regards

      Simon

  • christopherV
    christopherV simon67039

    Posted

    Causes of Bleeding Gums

    Rarely, bleeding gums may be a symptom of other problems pertaining to your mouth or body. While bleeding gums are usually a good signal that you have gum disease, causes of bleeding gums can also result from:

    prevention:

    Use a soft toothbrush -- and brush properly! Brush your teeth for at least two minutes twice a day and after meals. Hard brushing can further damage the soft tissues of your mouth.

    - Floss at least once a day and be sure to floss beyond the gum line to remove more plaque.

    - Control bleeding by applying pressure to the area with a cold compress. 

    - Rinse with salt water or hydrogen peroxide to keep the area clean. Avoid mouthwashes that contain alcohol, which can dry out your mouth.

    - Stay away from smoking and other tobacco products, which can aggravate bleeding gums.

    - Eat a balanced diet and limit snacking between meals. Carbohydrates and sugars feed dental plaque.

    - Try an oral irrigation device, commonly known as a "water pick," to clear debris from around the gum line.

    - Have your dentures aligned as needed.

    - Brushing too hard

    - A vitamin deficiency

    - Taking blood thinners or other medications

    - Bleeding or clotting disorders

    - Hormonal changes during pregnancy, resulting in pregnancy gingivitis

    - Dentures that don't fit

    - Mouth sores

     

  • fanny09655
    fanny09655 simon67039

    Posted

    Basically, bleeding gums are caused by inadequate plaque removal. Plaque contains germs which attack the healthy tissue around the teeth. This will cause thegums to become inflamed and irritated, which maycause them to bleed when brushing or flossing. This is called Gingivitis and is the first stage of gum disease. You can always opt for other dental clinics for you consultation and take their advice on the same. 
  • dr_motiwala
    dr_motiwala simon67039

    Posted

    your gums are the actual source of the issue of tooth bleeding. A few causes can add to your gums bleeding, When gums are bleeding, it can be an indication of something as straightforward as another dental consideration routine or a sign that you have to counsel your dental specialist for additional think and find out about reasons for gums dying, approaches to tenderly alleviate the uneasiness and techniques to stop the bleeding.
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