What Is a Dead Tooth?
The inner cavity of each tooth contains the tooth pulp, a soft tissue made up of blood vessels and nerve endings. The tooth remains "alive" as long as nutrients and oxygen keep flowing through the blood vessels to the pulp. Good daily oral hygiene and regular dental checkups also help maintain healthy, functional teeth. A tooth can die for various reasons, but our skilled team at Great Lakes Dental can help identify the signs of a dead tooth and how to implement the proper treatment to help save it.