What is the best teeth treatment when your fragile dead tooth turns gray?

**Frasier** · 07-11-2011 03:11 AM

I had a motorcycle accident 6 years ago which caused my upper front gum to break and bend backward towards my mouth. My two front teeth did not fall off, so the dentist pulled my teeth and gum back to the front and did root canal treatment to both of my upper front teeth. My teeth are supposed to be dead after that with no root canals, but one of them now has turned grayish in color (half of the tooth). I'm thinking of tooth crowning, but I'm worried that it might fall off, since they
were fragile after the accident. What is the best treatment for me?

**WildChild** · 07-11-2011 08:40 AM

You need to see a dentist. This is a discussion forum where we share opinions and experiences. No one here can diagnose what would be the best option for your situation. If you can get at least two opinions, often times there are new treatments that all care providers are aware of. Getting at least two opinions before dealing with a more complicated situation is a good idea.

**Seeker_Advice** · 07-11-2011 11:23 AM

You need to see at least one dentist (perhaps two for a second opinion). They should/will refer you to a specialist for further consultation.

Either a general oral surgeon or a maxofacial specialist will ultimately do the work (probably).

The only "advice" I will give you is to seek professional advice and possibly get more than one opinion.

Please come back and share what they said.

**nattynoona** · 08-25-2011 03:10 AM

I'm a dental nurse, and we see many patients with the same problem as yours - darkened tooth due to root canal treatment or trauma causing the nerve to due and the canal to calcify.

Any teeth without nerves can become brittle so I would say a crown may be a good option for you - there is ALWAYS a risk of it coming off tho. Nothing lasts forever. Just avoid eating spare ribs and stuff.