Question 1

what can i do to avoid the pain if i have rotting teeth?

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See dentist: Unfortunately there is not much you can do on your own except suffer.  I would suggest seeing a dentist before your condition gets worse and you need to go to the hospital to prevent the stoppage of breathing or a systemic infection.

Question 2

is surgery required to remove rotting teeth?

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No: If they are actually rotti.G they can be pulled without anestjesoa.  Partially rotten need surgery.

Question 3

can rotting teeth cause heart disease or a heart attack?

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Perhaps...: I believe that  good oral hygeine and healthy gums  are important for your overall health.   It may decrease risk of heart attack or stroke.   It is also a reflection of how you care for the rest of the body.

Question 4

will stopping chewing tobacco reduce the risk of cancer, gum disease, and rotting teeth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Nicotine in tobacco chewing causes localized ischemic area due to constriction of blood vessel.  Precancerous soft tissue changes include leukoplakia, erythroplakia, acanthoma and carcinoma in situ.  Regarding gum disease, tobacco product causes root surface roughness and delay wound healing.  Tobacco product will aid in dry mouth and thus causes root caries leading to rotting teeth.

Question 5

how long does it take for purging to start rotting your teeth?

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It varies: I don't think anyone really knows, because no one tells their dentist or physician that they are going to start purging.  There really is no safe window on this.

Question 6

is it possible that a dead or rotting tooth causes pain in any other teeth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A rotted tooth can have an infection around it and this can cause pain radiating on the entire side of you mouth.  Don't wait.  See a dentist and get this treated.
Infections can be serious.  Get it taken care of.

Question 7

how do i know if my teeth are rotted?

Accepted Answer

Go to a dentist: Bad breath, bleeding gums, pain, teeth breaking or falling out are all signs of poor dentition. Best to see a dentist if you are concerned about you teeth.

Question 8

i'm wondering why are my teeth rotting from the inside out?

Accepted Answer

Internal resorption?: If you were diagnosed with a tooth having internal resorption, there is no clear cut reason why.
Most tooth destruction starts out in small crevices on the biting surface, on the soft root surface or between the teeth(from lack of flossing)   food particles get trapped, bacteria "eat" these particles, digest them giving off acid that contributes to tooth destruction.

Question 9

4 wisdom teeth are rotting and breaking away.

Accepted Answer

Wisdom teeth: Will not self repair.  If they are "rotting and breaking away" they are infected and can cause serious bodily harm, even death.  Imperative that you see a Dentist or Oral Surgeon immediately to prevent this from happening.  Don't wait, go now!

Question 10

teeth rotting out under permanent retainer...help?

Accepted Answer

See your dentist: The sooner you get treatment the better chance you have of saving your teeth.

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