Susie - posted on 01/30/2010 ( 5 moms have responded )
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Noticed today that one of my DD front teeth has a grey cast to it. This was not the case yesterday. Wondering if anyone else has experience with this coming up overnight?
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Kirsty - posted on 02/27/2010
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i am a dental assistant and the most likely cause is some sort of trauma, (falling over and hitting her tooth), take her to the dentist to have it checked out, but usually discolouration means the nerve of the tooth is dead or dying, my almost 4 year old has the same, basically all we are doing is waiting to see when her adult tooth replaces her baby tooth, if there is any damage to it, this will not be known until she is between 6-8 years old.
if your daughter is not complaining of any pain, it is probably best to leave it, how ever you should still seek a dentists advice.
Beck - posted on 01/31/2010
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Hi Susie,
The reasons for toddler teeth discoloration are varied and include:
•Poor cleaning habits
•Exposure to certain vitamins (ie. iron) and germs
•Eating certain foods
•Early tooth decay
•Traumatic injury
•Medication use
I would sugest you book an appointment with a Pediatric Dentist asap, if brushing the tooth does not bring the tooth back to normal colour. (Brush with water and baking soda).
Katherine - posted on 01/31/2010
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It could be that the tooth suffered some sort of impact and the tooth died. My husband hit a front tooth very hard as a child, and it died and basically did a self root canal, and now it's slightly yellower than the rest of his teeth. If you're concerned about it, take her to the dentist and get a professional opinion. Hope this helps!
Kerry - posted on 01/31/2010
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My niece had a grey tooth after she fell over. The dentist said it was dead but left it in because an adult tooth would replace it later anyway. Did she injure her mouth over the last few days? Maybe time for a visit to the dentist!
Shawn - posted on 01/31/2010
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By any chance were you on the antibiotic tetracycline when you were pregnant or using any acne medications when you were pregnant?
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