Crap, one of my front teeth has tuned grey -CoV or anyone that can help?

[TheDevilWearsPrimark]

I know it's due to an injury , but am panicking now.

I can't see my dentist until tuesday.

Does it mean the tooth is 'dead'? I can't bear the thought of a false tooth or veneers.

Also what can I do in the meantime, I'm sure tooth whiteners won't help, but what about that nail varnish for teeth stuff, as a temporary measure. Thanks.

If you are in a real panic it always says in our dentist to put tooth in milk if possible and go to A&E if you can't get to your own dentist. A&E have a emergency dentist who is always on hand.

good Luck

How can I put my tooth in milk? pmsl.

Sorry, thanks for the advice anyway. I called and the receptionist was rubbish, she said as I'm not in pain I have to wait.

It's from a blow to my mouth, and the tooth isn't cracked or wobbly, just has started to turn a nasty shade of grey.

bumping for you.

This happened to me when I was about 14. The nerve had died, apparently. I had a crown for 16 years but now have a bridge. Sorry if that isn't quite what you wanted to hear.

I can assure you that no one can tell.

This happened to DS1 after an accident with a kerbstone and a trike - I took him to the dentist as the tooth was wobbly. It went grey afterwards but then gradually returned to white and is still in place 3 years later. (It is a milk tooth).

Dentist said sometimes they return to normal, sometimes not. Fingers crossed for you!

Speaking as a dental receptionist..yes, that evil breed..

There is not much they can do at the moment except wait. Either it will return to normal (which can happen) or you will get pain and then I presume they will see you and take the nerve out and give you a crown/veneer etc.

And I have to say, contrary to popular misconception, receptionists do not set the our practice policy is that you can't get seen if you are in pain, then if I booked you in and you turned up I'd get disciplined for not doing my job. So maybe she was not being "rubbish" .

If I really did get to decide who got emergency appointments then everyone would, to avoid the grief I get on the phone

sorry for that garbled third sentence (am recovering from concussion)

I meant to say "receptionists do not set the practice policy. If out practice policy is that you..."etc

If our ~gives up~ just as well I am signed off work just now, I'd be giving out appointments willynilly and getting sacked

It hasn't necessarily died..it can be like bruising inside the tooth, and can recover. This happened to one of our dental nurses..she fell and hit her tooth, it was black and regained its colour. So don't despair

ooh cov same has happened to one of ds1s abby tetth

i think there's a treatment you can have to correct this..can't think what it's called tho

It won't return to normal (the grey colour may fade but the tooth has died). It may settle for a while but sooner or later it will flair up and give you trouble.

Basically you need root canal treatment to get rid of the dead nerve before it becomes infected. This alone may sort it or if the colour doesn't improve you can have internal bleaching. It is unlikely you will need veneers etc unless this doesn't sort out the tooth cosmetically.

Don't fret about having to do something right now, that isn't necessary. However don't ignore just becasue it is symptomless. An abcess can appear at any time and believe me you don't want that. HTH

I'd better brush up on my dental knowledge before going back to work

Tooth in milk is for when a tooth has been knocked out totally in the hope it can be re-implanted.

A baby tooth is treated differently when it has died because it will fall out eventually. An adult tooth has to be dealt with because it will be around (hopefully) for many many years so infection is much more likely.

Maybe I am getting mixed up with baby teeth ~clutches at straws~ . Its just as well I don't give dental advice and just appointments

HCTG it is true receptionists are the first port of call so get it in the neck when patients can't get an appt. I sympathise.

Thanks COV, it DOES get a bit wearing to be endlessly accused of being a "dragon on a power trip" ..whilst being told off by the dentists for being too soft

anyway sorry for hijacking this thread with my concussed ramblings hope your tooth is OK OP!