3 year old tooth turned grey?

one of my daughters front teeth has started to turn a grey colour ,i have only just noticed it ,she banged her tooth on a railing a couple of weeks ago and i wondered if any mums or dads know if this may be the cause ,i make sure she brushes twice a day so i dont think it could be tooth decay .if it is caused by the bang would it take this long to turn this colour.thanks in advance for any sensible answers

3 year old tooth turned grey?
yes its the tooth root dying and not getting enough blood supply. My son tripped over the towel he was wrapped in onto the tiled floor face first and his teeth took the brunt of it. Took him to the dentist who put them back in place, but one front tooth went really dark grey over a few weeks, dentist kept reassuring me it was ok as it was a milk tooth and hadnt caused any damage to the already formed adult teeth. But, after aprox 9-12 months the tooth has gone white again, slightly different shade, but i only i notice it really.


Children's teeth can re-set and the blood supply can find another way to keep the tooth alive which is what happened to my son, but sometimes they will fall out too. Either way its not too much of a problem according to my dentist as long as the adult teeth above in the gums are not damaged.
Reply:Thank goodness it's only her baby tooth! Sounds like she's killed it and it's dying slowly from the root. Hopefully her second tooth will come through ok but this can't be guaranteed - just to warn you, this damage can affect the next set of teeth, depending on the amount of damage. Your dentist will advise you.
Reply:my son fell with a lolliipop in his mouth when he was about three and the same thing happened. I had him to the dentist and he decided to leave it alone. It fell out months ago (he's seven now) and the new one is perfect.
Reply:If like you say she fallen over and banged her mouth at some point then yes:





This could well explain the grey colour as it could have damaged and killed the root - nothing much you can do - it will fall out in time - and the new tooth should be fine!!
Reply:It sounds as though she may have killed the tooth. I did the same with one of my front teeth on a playground ride when I was a boy. Her dentist can easily check. You don't say whether it is a baby tooth, in which case it doesn't matter much, or a second tooth. In that case if the colour becomes a problem she could have a cosmetic layer put on the tooth. Meanwhile - ask the dentist, rather than wasting time on a forum like this where nobody has the expertise to help.
Reply:Sounds like the tooth is dieing..My son's did that..I dont think there's really anything you can do for it..Just keep an eye on it, make sure it does not get infected, and she should be fine..
Reply:My friends daughter is the same age as mine (3) and my friends daughter's front tooth is also grey. she took her to the dentist and it is very common for small children so don't worry! basically when she knocked it it killed the roots which is why it is discoloured, effectively it is a dead tooth however not to worry when her baby tooth falls out and the new one comes it will be a perfect white sparkler!
Reply:She should be ok as it is a baby tooth, her second one will be fine.
Reply:Take her to the dentist, she might have hurt the tooth with the bang. Sometimes the tiniest hit can cause a prolonged infection. Who knows, she could have ruptured the nerve in the tooth.
Reply:this happened to my cousin, we were playing on the see saw and she fell and banged her mouth. it took a while to discolour but now she is 17 and has perfect teeth! Dont worry, maybe take a trip to the dentist just to be sure!
Reply: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.
Reply:Sure sounds like an injury to the tooth. To be safe, I would take her to the dentist. First of all, it will start her off getting r used to going and the dentist will be able to tell you the possible cause and if anything needs to be done about it. Don't just leave it in case it could cause damage to the permanent tooth that will come in in several years! Good luck!
Reply:its a baby tooth so your lucky.sounds like the berve/root has dies from the fall.theres nothing you can do to save it. when she gets her second teeth.if it ever happens again and does fall out.put it into a glass with some cold milk and bring it to the dentist.the dentist will be able to save the second tooth if you act quickly.
Reply:Take her to your dentist. I could be that she has killed the nerve in the tooth which is making it discolour. The dentist will be able to tell you what is wrong and what to do about it. If it is a dead nerve, it can take ages and ages before you notice discolouration.

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