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You can put a crown on a rotten tooth. Smell from under the crown: what to do

Correctly installed crowns serve for a long time, perform chewing functions, and protect incisors and molars from adverse effects. Crowns last a certain period of time.

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Biryukov Andrey Anatolievich

doctor implantologist orthopedic surgeon Graduated from Crimean Medical University. Institute in 1991. Specialization in therapeutic, surgical and orthopedic dentistry including implantology and implant prosthetics.

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It is recommended to change them earlier, and while wearing them, visit a doctor to monitor the condition of the gums and the fit of the dentures. There are exceptions when the structure becomes unreliable, the dentin tissue underneath rots and is destroyed.

Most often, a tooth rots due to improper installation of a crown.

If you notice a taste of blood in your mouth or an unpleasant odor, you should immediately visit the dentist; such symptoms are inherent in the process of decay. Ignoring the problem leads to complete tissue destruction, crown loss, and inflammation.

Causes of tooth decay

There are a number of reasons due to which a negative process under the crown may develop. We are talking about the following conditions:

poor quality installation of the structure. When the denture does not fit well to the neck of the tooth, there is free space. Even if it seems insignificant, the smallest particles of food, saliva, and pathogenic microbes penetrate under it. The same condition occurs with a long service life of the prosthesis, when, due to natural processes, the tissues themselves sag and become smaller, which leads to the appearance of gaps;
destruction of a jaw unit before prosthetics. When a crown is installed on weakened dentin, in the future it will continue to deteriorate and darken. Therefore, dentists prefer, in case of serious tissue destruction, to remove the remains, carry out implantation, and then proceed with prosthetics;
violation of the integrity of the composite or poor cement. The prosthesis is attached to a special compound that holds it in place and prevents liquids and food from penetrating under the prosthesis. When the composite is washed away, the protection is lost and the tooth deteriorates;
poor hygiene. A common cause of problems, fraught with secondary caries;
poor quality treatment before prosthetics. Therapy includes many significant stages, from cleaning caries-affected tissues to removing pulp, thoroughly cleaning the canals, and completely filling them. If even one stage is not performed professionally, rotting will begin;
gastrointestinal diseases. In case of digestive dysfunction, increased acidity, metabolic failure, chronic stomach diseases, bone tissue receives little nutrients and is destroyed.

Considering the reasons, to prevent complications, it is necessary to sanitation the oral cavity before installing a crown, and if there are gastrointestinal diseases, they should be treated.

Symptoms of tooth decay under the crown

It is possible to detect the problem late, when an unpleasant odor begins to emanate from the mouth. This indicates that the tissue is rotting. Other symptoms:

food fragments get stuck under the denture. They can emit an unpleasant odor if not cleaned for a long time;
the tissues around the crown become darker;
The tongue feels the gap where the food gets stuck.

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It is impossible to determine the extent of the problem; you need to make an appointment with a dentist. The doctor will remove the structure to see the cause of the problem and assess the condition of the remaining tooth. If possible, treatment is prescribed, after which a new prosthesis is installed. When the masticatory unit is destroyed, removal and an alternative prosthetic option (implantation) are indicated.

Inflammatory processes under the crown are fraught with complications - the appearance of gumboil (abscess at the periosteum), purulent cyst at the root is possible. To eliminate pus, surgical treatment and antibiotic therapy will be required. Cavities with pus become a source of infection, from where pathogenic microbes spread to nearby units of the jaw and gums, enter the bloodstream, and spread to other organs.

This condition can cause sinusitis, otitis, osteomyelitis, blepharitis, and inflammatory pathologies. Ignoring unpleasant symptoms will lead to tooth decay and the need for extraction. As mentioned, you will be left with one of two options – implantation or a bridge.

What to do if a tooth under the crown has rotted?

If these symptoms occur, you should contact your dentist. Self-medication is unacceptable and useless. The doctor must determine the reason for the inflammation and offer a safe, effective way to eliminate the problem.

Considering that a visual examination is not sufficient to identify problems, the doctor prescribes an x-ray and plans a treatment regimen. This can be a radical or conservative option.

When the inflammatory process under a fixed structure is at the initial stage, the doctor will remove the prosthesis, drill a tunnel in the diseased tooth, extract the pulp (if this was not done before prosthetics), expand the root canals, and remove pus. If there is a high risk of further development of infection at the roots, the doctor will install a temporary filling.

If the problem is eliminated, the oral cavity is cleared of infection and inflammation, and you can resort to crown prosthetics. When measures are unsuccessful, the root rots, therapy will be radical.

If the top of a tooth under a fixed dental structure has rotted, but the roots are intact, you can install an inlay. It will be made from an impression of the patient's jaw. Such inlays are made of silver, gold, and fiberglass. The choice of material depends on factors including price. For the frontal units of the jaw, fiberglass or gold is chosen so that it does not show through under the ceramic crown. When a molar is damaged, a silver tab is installed.

If pus accumulates deeply, dissection of the gums, cleaning of the contents, antiseptic treatment of tissues, and taking antibiotics are indicated. Treatment of gums with Cholisal will help reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and eliminate pathogenic microorganisms.

When an incisor or a molar under a dental structure has rotted along with the root, all its fragments will have to be removed and inflammation of the gums and periodontitis treated. When the inflammation is eliminated, the question arises of restoring the jaw row. Installation of an implant with prosthetics becomes effective. Another option is to install 2 implants on which the bridge will be supported when it comes to the fact that the teeth that served as support for the structure have rotted.

In addition to implants, the problem after tooth extraction is solved with fixed dentures (when there are supporting elements) and removable ones made of acrylic and nylon. The doctor suggests a suitable option, following the patient’s financial capabilities.

After the procedures, improve the quality of hygiene, treat dentures with care, and regularly visit a doctor to monitor the condition of your mouth.

Why do you taste blood?

A taste of blood that appears for no reason may indicate the presence of an inflammatory process near the crown. This inflammation of the gums is called gingivitis. The reasons may be different, it is important to establish them in order to avoid relapse after treatment.

The crown covers the root of the tooth, touching the gum. This can cause irritation and sometimes soft tissue injury. This situation often occurs due to an incorrectly installed prosthesis. Sometimes - due to a poorly made design. The cause can only be eliminated in a doctor's office.

Another reason is poorly treated teeth, when the canals are poorly sealed, there are indications for removing the nerve, but the doctor did not consider it necessary to do this. When the tooth begins to rot, there will be an unpleasant odor, pain, and the gums will bleed.

Preventive measures

The best way to cure a rotting tooth is to prevent this condition from occurring. Prevention is based on quality oral care, especially if dental structures are installed. There is no difficulty, the dentist will tell you about all the procedures. The standard set of hygiene measures is as follows:

use a tuft brush. It cleanses the inner surface of the teeth well;
apply floss (thread), removing plaque and food debris from hard-to-reach areas;
buy an interproximal brush, which is intended for the care of dentures - it will clean the area separating the denture from adjacent teeth;
use an irrigator - a device that cleans hard-to-reach places and massages the gums with water pressure.

If, despite preventive measures, a tooth begins to rot, you should immediately consult a doctor without wasting time.

Not always when we use the services of a dentist, everything goes smoothly. It happens that after dentures there is a smell from under the crown of the tooth. We will tell you what to do in such a situation and why this happens.

The reasons for this phenomenon should not be ignored. At the first sign that something has gone wrong after installing the prosthesis, it is advisable to go to the doctor as soon as possible. He will be able to identify the problem, eliminate it and prevent serious complications.

Causes of unpleasant odor

There are not many reasons:

If there is a small gap left under the crown, then food will constantly get stuck there. As it rots, it stinks. Saliva also enters the space, in which sugar dissolves and additionally causes the proliferation of bacteria.
As a result of incorrect installation or too poor materials, depressurization of the structure and destruction of the cementing element itself is possible. Therefore, the crown begins to wobble, and food debris and bacteria enter the open space.
If the structure is installed, it is quite possible that oxides began to form due to the opened space. And they destroy the tooth, which causes the smell from under the crown.
Sometimes inexperienced doctors decide to install a prosthesis on a tooth that needs to be completely removed. It is highly not recommended to install crowns on a weak unit, because it will rot under the structure.

Why does the tooth under the crown decay?

Obviously, it appears due to tooth disease. Reasons for this:

The weakened unit further collapses under the crown, so doctors generally do not put dentures on them, but completely remove them and replace them with implants. If you install a crown on such a tooth, a secondary one will form.
Lack of hygiene contributes to the worsening of the situation. Implants and dentures require high-quality care. Doctors recommend special brushes, pastes and other devices that must be used daily. In advanced situations, carious cavities form, from which no crown can protect.
The stage of waiting for the creation of a permanent structure is also important. During this period, the doctor installs a temporary prosthesis for protection. If this moment is neglected, the tooth will decay much faster, because the enamel has already been removed and it is open to bacteria.
Poor quality and inept actions of the doctor contribute to poor fixation of the prosthesis, which is why it quickly falls out and the dental unit is exposed to pathogenic effects.

To remove the smell from under the crown, the doctor needs to remove the structure and find out the root cause. Only by eliminating it can we confidently talk about full treatment.

Signs of the phenomenon

Noticing problems under the crown is not so difficult:

The breath smells unpleasant, which is an indicator of rotting.
It feels like food remains are clogged under the crown.
Upon careful examination, you will see that a dark shade of the base appears under the prosthesis. This is a sign of tooth decay when it completely turns black.

It is better not to delay such symptoms and consult a doctor at the first discomfort. Since the dental unit under the crown remains without nerve endings, the destruction process occurs painlessly. But the listed symptoms will make it clear that rotting has begun, and it should not be ignored.

What to do?

The destruction process is irreversible. And the longer you delay treatment, the worse the situation will be. The rotting itself will not stop, but will spread to surrounding tissues, leading to complications.

Therefore, you should definitely visit a doctor who will remove the denture, clean the surface and, if possible, try to save the tooth. If you go to the doctor too late, you will have to remove the destroyed unit and install an implant instead of a crown.

The question of contacting a specialist is not even just to get rid of the smell or save the crown. The most important thing that should be achieved through timely treatment is to protect the dental tissue from complete destruction.

How to eliminate the smell?

Until the cause of its formation disappears, practically nothing can be done about the unpleasant odor. Only complete treatment and cleansing of the tooth surface will help. While you are waiting to see a doctor, you can rinse. What to rinse with - any herbs, for example, or oak bark. This will help slightly eliminate the odor and rinse the mouth from excess bacteria or food debris.

Complete elimination of unpleasant odor is only possible by eliminating the main cause that caused it:

If food remains clog under the crown, you need to remove the structure, clean the surface of the tooth and install a new one, correctly selected in size. Only with a tight fit of the prosthesis can the health of the remaining unit be preserved.
If there is weak fixation, the crown may even fall out, which contributes to the accelerated destruction of the unprotected tooth. You need to see a doctor as soon as possible and install a new prosthesis. To ensure that it is of high quality and durable, do not skimp on a good clinic, find an experienced professional.
The doctor’s guilt also manifests itself in the case when it was established, but recorded too weakly. Or the dentist did not wait the required time to cement the inlay, which caused its integrity to collapse. In any of these options, the replacement of the crown must occur under warranty due to poor quality work of the specialist.
There are situations when an incorrectly sized crown injures the gums and this causes the patient some pain. The doctor must trim the soft tissue or replace the product with a more suitable one.

To keep your teeth and dentures in perfect condition, you must adhere to hygiene procedures on a daily basis. If you have crowns or bridges, doctors recommend using special devices:

An interproximal brush is an additional brush on which no paste is applied, helps to reach the most inaccessible places in the oral cavity.
Bundle brush – specially designed for the care of braces, implants and crowns.
Using dental floss and floss for additional cleaning of the interdental space. True, they are not recommended for use in the presence of gum inflammation.
Flostik - similar to dental floss, but with fixation, which facilitates the hygiene process.
– a special device for high-quality cleansing of the oral cavity using air bubbles. This safe system is capable of keeping teeth perfectly clean.

If the doctor’s work was carried out efficiently, and oral hygiene is maintained at the proper level, then the problem with the smell from under the crown or other dentures will not bother you for a long time.

Video: do teeth deteriorate under crowns?

Possible complications

Seeing a doctor and eliminating the main cause of odor from under the crown should prevent the following complications from occurring:

The formation of a cyst is possible, which will lead to suppuration of the soft tissues.
When the structure is depressurized, inflammation occurs, which will lead to treatment with antibiotics.
The appearance of repeated caries and further tooth destruction can lead to other serious diseases.

Additional questions

What should you do if there is a taste from the crown, but no smell?

Perhaps the doctor did not properly clean the cement from the base, and it dissolves in saliva, leaving a specific taste. The reaction may occur in the presence of various incompatible materials in the oral cavity. The problem is solved by replacing dentures and fillings with the same composition. Alternatively, an allergic reaction to metals or other components of the crown is possible. In this case, it is better to use safe ceramics.

Most often, people, having felt a bad odor coming from their mouth, seek advice from a dentist. Indeed, in 90% of cases of registered visits, examination reveals diseases of the teeth and gums that require treatment. After solving the problem, the bad smell stops bothering you. But sometimes patients who have crowns installed on their teeth begin to worry about the smell of rot coming from their mouth, and the source is clearly the tooth under the denture.

Causes of odor under the crown

If the prosthesis is made and installed correctly, and the tooth is pre-treated or properly depulped, then no extraneous irritating odors will arise while wearing the crown - of course, with proper oral hygiene and regular dental examinations.

But it happens that either a crown is installed on an already defective tooth, or decay begins after the installation of the prosthesis for various reasons. Here the only possible way out is to eliminate the consequences by contacting the clinic.

The most common reasons why a prosthetic tooth begins to smell bad:

Loose fit of the crown to the gum. If there is a gap between the edge of the denture and the mucous membrane, food particles will certainly get there. It is not possible to clean them with traditional means - a toothbrush and rinsing - so the substrate accumulates daily. Pathogenic bacteria begin to multiply on this biomass, rotting processes develop, and a specific smell appears.
Depressurization of the connection between the crown and the tooth. This happens if the prosthesis is initially installed incorrectly or the cement is destroyed, and pathogenic microbes penetrate into the resulting cavities. As a result, inflammation of the gums occurs and even the development of secondary caries. All this contributes to the appearance of a characteristic unpleasant aroma from under the crown.
Violation of the sealed connection with the tooth of a metal-ceramic crown. If, in addition, the crown is made on a metal base, if the cement layer is broken, both air containing oxygen and saliva penetrate under the crown. In a humid environment, taking into account the pH of the salivary secretion, the metal of the crown undergoes oxidation, causing a bad odor. In addition, oxidized metal can become a source of irritation and allergic reactions of the gums.
Lack of tooth protection after grinding. After preparing teeth for crowns, the final fixation of the crown does not occur immediately. Therefore, during the waiting period, the dentist puts a temporary prosthesis on the tooth stump or treats it with medical cement, excluding the penetration of bacteria into the tooth tissues that lack protection. If these steps are skipped for some reason, bacteria invariably settle in the tooth stump and cause decay under the permanent crown.
Violation of the technology for manufacturing and installing the prosthesis. For various reasons (lack of proper equipment in the laboratory, low qualifications of the dental technician, little experience in prosthetics by the dentist, etc.), the crown is fixed on a tooth with irregularities. Gradually, injury to the tooth stump or soft tissue occurs with suppuration and the development of infection.
Installing a crown on a tooth that required removal. This doesn't happen very often. For example, it is necessary to install a bridge, and one of the supporting teeth must be removed. To save on implantation, the patient agrees to restore the defective tooth. As a result, after some time, the tooth is still destroyed, the tooth root is fractured, and the crown flies off. Therefore, if there is an indication for tooth extraction, then it should be removed and not used as a support for a crown.
Lack of oral hygiene. Some dentures require careful care and cleaning of food debris. If simple steps are not taken, strains of pathogenic bacteria grow very quickly and putrefactive processes develop.
Untreated caries and pulpitis at the stage of preparing the tooth for “crowning”. Hidden inside, diseases do not stop, on the contrary, they worsen. Therefore, it is first necessary to cure all dental caries.
Poor quality depulpation. If the tooth canals are not completely sealed, this causes the development of granuloma at the root apex. A granuloma, or cyst, is a cavity filled with pus. Also, the development of such inflammations is caused by poor obturation of the root canals - with a loose arrangement of cement. Dr. Lopaeva’s clinic employs a professional dentist and endodontist who treats dental canals.
Constant gum irritation. If the crown is poorly placed and regularly touches the gums, the mucous membrane responds with inflammation and swelling. The smell will also add severe pain. If there are no defects in the prosthesis, the doctor will trim the gum. If the defect is inherent in the product, you will have to install another crown.

Symptoms of tooth decay under the crown

The first and very obvious sign of irreversible changes occurring in the tooth is not pain, as many expect, but the smell. Sometimes pain is not felt at all, because the standard preparation of a tooth for prosthetics includes depulpation - removal of the neurovascular bundle. Therefore, the tooth loses sensitivity.

You should pay attention to the following points:

First, an unpleasant taste appears in the oral cavity, and then a foul odor, which is noticed even by others. The smell cannot be masked for long with mouthwash or chewing gum.
Dietary fiber gets clogged under the crown of the tooth and has to be removed from there. But if some large particles of food can be removed from the gap between the gum and the crown, then a large mass of them remains inside and begins to decompose.
Darkening of the tooth under the crown.
When you feel the prosthesis with your tongue, you feel a depression, a hole where food gets in.
The gums become inflamed near the restored tooth and soft tissue swelling develops.
If the tooth stump under the crown is alive, then there is noticeable pain.

All of these circumstances require an immediate visit to the clinic for treatment and indicate tooth decay with the formation of pus. Delay in this situation will lead to serious health consequences and considerable costs for medications and therapy. If you do not take quick action, the pus, accumulating inside under pressure, will cause the formation of a purulent cyst at the apex of the tooth root. Or it will break into soft tissues, turning into gumboil. To eliminate the abscess, you will have to endure a surgical procedure to open the abscess.

In addition, you should not think that pus in a tooth is a local nuisance. Together with the bloodstream, the infection spreads throughout the body, having a detrimental effect on the heart, lungs, joints, etc. It is no coincidence that in every dental clinic there will certainly be a poster warning that a rotten tooth is a source of constant inflammation of the ENT organs, osteomyelitis, blepharitis and other unpleasant diseases.

A neglected tooth left to rot under a crown is sometimes completely destroyed and has to be removed. Thus, a person gets a hole in his mouth that will need to be closed with expensive restorations: an implant or the installation of a bridge.

What to do to get rid of the smell

When an unpleasant odor occurs in the mouth, a person most often realizes that the cause is tooth decay, but tries to deal with the problem on his own: rinses the mouth with various pharmaceutical products or infusions made according to folk recipes, tries to kill the bad smell with mouth odorants or chewing gum. If the tooth responds with pain, the person takes painkillers. As a result, tissue decay continues. Then the pain goes away - because the nerve endings die, and the patient believes that a cure has occurred.

The result is tooth loss. It is especially unpleasant if the crown covered a gap in the front row. Now the patient will have to install an implant and crown to maintain the aesthetics of the smile. Therefore, no matter how great the temptation is to let things slide or attempt to cure yourself, remember: dental diseases, especially tooth decay under the crown, cannot be cured at home. All of them require the intervention of a medical professional.

Before visiting the clinic, you can rinse your mouth with tinctures of herbs that have anti-inflammatory properties: a decoction of chamomile, oak bark, calendula. In the hospital, the dentist will determine the stage of tooth decay and perform a series of appropriate procedures. A sick but strong tooth is cured, a damaged one is removed. If there is no inflammation, and the cause of the smell is plaque accumulated in the space between the tooth and the crown, the doctor will clean the tooth of dirt. The crown is then subjected to additional processing to adjust the size and ensure a tight fit to the stump. After this, the prosthesis is fixed with sealing cement.

To ensure hygiene in the oral cavity, if there are one or more dentures, a good solution seems to be the purchase of an irrigator - a device that removes dirt and plaque with a disinfectant solution supplied under pressure. Even hard-to-reach areas that no toothbrush can reach can be cleaned.

Dentists also recommend using dental floss and rinsing your mouth with clean water every time after eating. Various agents with an antibacterial effect are used to rinse the mouth. They are not able to clean plaque from microscopic cracks and gaps between the prosthesis and the tooth stump, but they successfully destroy pathogenic microbes, stopping their life cycle.

If the destruction of cement, loosening of the crown or weakening of the pin occurs during the treatment guarantee, then all actions to restore the quality of the prosthesis are carried out free of charge. Therefore, it is important for the patient to monitor the crown and, if in doubt, contact the clinic where the restoration was made in time.

Treatment options for a tooth under a crown

When contacting the clinic, the dentist determines how great the changes are in the dental tissues, and based on the results of the examination, prescribes treatment.

If the tooth stump has not undergone any changes and has not been affected by decay, the doctor cleans out the accumulated food debris from under the crown. Then a new prosthesis or an old one, but corrected, is installed.
If healthy roots remain, the crown is placed on the stump tab. This device is made in a dental laboratory from an impression and is a structure with peculiar “legs” that are designed to fix the inlay in the tooth canals. And a crown is attached on top.
If both the upper and root parts of the tooth have rotted, the remains are removed from the mouth and periodontitis is treated. The patient then has to decide on how to restore the tooth. There are two options: implantation or installation of a bridge.

When contacting a clinic for initial prosthetics, it is important to find out at the stage of monitoring institutions whether the clinic provides a guarantee for the treatment provided. If there is a guarantee, then in case of medical errors, treatment and re-restoration are carried out free of charge for the patient.

How to care for a crown

Both the dentist and the patient are interested in ensuring that the crown serves its intended purpose for a long time. To increase the period of good functioning of the prosthesis, a person will need additional care products, because a standard toothbrush is not able to clean the removable element:

The beam brush is designed to clean the internal surfaces of the prosthesis;
The interproximal brush on the head contains a special brush that easily reaches hard-to-reach places on the lateral surfaces of the prosthesis, cleans the areas between the crown and adjacent teeth;
Floss is required for regular cleaning of interdental crevices;
If the household has an irrigator, it will be a constantly in demand device, because only it can clean the areas in the cervical fastenings of crowns.

What to do if the tooth under the crown has completely rotted

It happens that a tooth rots because the crown was initially installed on a defective stump. And sometimes the person himself is to blame for this development of events, because he delayed contacting the doctor.

If the tooth has at least its roots preserved, it is possible to restore the tooth with a special device - a stump insert. The structure is made of ceramic or metal and has branches according to the number of roots. These processes are fixed in the root canals to a third of their depth. The top of the stump tab is intended to strengthen the crown on it.

Often gold or silver is used to cast the stump insert. The first material is preferable because it shines through the crown with a warm yellow color. This shade is similar to the color of natural enamel and is not perceived as alien. The silver tab has antibacterial properties, but the cold shade affects the visual pigmentation of the gums. This will bother the patient, especially if the tooth is located in the front.

If the roots are rotten, the stump insert will not hold in them. The remaining tooth is removed and restored with an implant or prosthetics.

If the adjacent teeth, which will play the role of supporting teeth, are preserved, it is possible to install a fixed bridge prosthesis. Removable dentures are also common: nylon, acrylic. Here you will have to focus on the amount that the patient is able to pay for this or that method of dental restoration, and the aesthetics that he prefers. During the consultation, the doctor will offer to look at the options for finished products in the photo, and the person will choose the appropriate type of product.

What to do if a crown falls out

The crown sometimes flies off the tooth not only due to the complete destruction of the stump tissue. Sometimes the prosthesis comes off because it is poorly fixed to the cement: the material has collapsed or the adhesion to the crown material has been lost.

Often people do not attach importance to this, installing the crown in place on their own each time. However, such neglect is fraught with rotting of the tooth under the crown or accidental swallowing of the prosthesis. Therefore, you definitely need to contact the clinic to correct fixation deficiencies.

If the crown falls out along with the pin or stump, the conclusion is clear - the doctor did not properly strengthen the structure inside the tooth. Particular care must be taken to follow the technology when working with a stump insert: after it is placed in the root canals of the tooth, adjustment of the structure with a drill is possible only after 24 hours. This time is necessary for the cement to harden.

Inexperienced dentists often begin adjusting the inlay 10-15 minutes after installation. The cement breaks down before it has time to harden. Of course, soon the entire structure falls out into the oral cavity. If the crown is in satisfactory shape, a professional dentist can quickly return it to its place if you contact him without delay.

Causes of blood taste in mouth

Sometimes, in addition to the unpleasant smell, the patient is also bothered by the taste of blood in the mouth. Possible reasons for such sensations:

Gingivitis develops, inflammation of the gums around the crown. The mucous membrane can become inflamed for various reasons. For example, the prosthesis fits tightly to the soft tissues, constantly rubbing them.
The crown scratches and injures the adjacent gum. Blood is released, infection enters the wound, the mucous membrane becomes inflamed and bleeds. This only happens when the crown is incorrectly fixed or when its dimensions are violated. Needs a complete refurbishment.
Bleeding can cause unsatisfactory treatment of the tooth before placing a prosthesis. Poor filling of canals or incomplete removal of the pulp invariably causes inflammation and accumulation of purulent masses. Tissues are destroyed with the release of blood.

The appearance of blood discharge in the oral cavity should not be ignored. Pathogens easily penetrate an open wound, causing great damage to human health.

Preventive crown care

In order not to provoke the accumulation of masses under the crown and cause tooth decay, it is necessary to maintain oral hygiene. A crown is an artificial structure and will require more care.

Brush your teeth twice a day, including using special brushes for caring for dentures.
Rinse your mouth after every meal.
Floss regularly.
Use toothpicks only when necessary. This is not at all a means of maintaining dental hygiene! Picking with a wooden stick, expanding cavities in teeth and crowns, is contraindicated.

If you have already had the sad experience of tooth decay under a denture, pay more attention to the alarm bells: pain under the crown, bad smell, taste of blood in your mouth. Make an appointment with a dentist; timely treatment will be shorter and cheaper than treatment for a neglected tooth.

If you realize that the tooth has begun to rot, remember that the process is irreversible. It will not be possible to cure inflammation with home methods. You should not wait until there is severe pain or the crown falls out in your sleep, with the risk of suffocation. A diagnosis from a doctor will help you cope with the problem.

Patients are forced to see a dentist if their teeth are rotting. Such diseases often occur in adults and children. If a tooth rots or bone tissue is destroyed, this leads to the following consequences:

Insufficient hygiene. The accumulation of bacterial plaque leads to an unpleasant odor and tartar. The gums bleed, the bone tissue is gradually destroyed.
Bad habits have a negative impact on your condition. People who smoke and drink alcohol are deficient in nutrients that are needed for healthy teeth and jaws.
Resorption of dental roots occurs due to a lack of calcium or other minerals due to an unbalanced diet and a strict diet. People with a sweet tooth need to see a doctor. Sugar is a breeding ground for microbes that aggressively attack enamel.
Disturbances in the functioning of the immune and endocrine systems contribute to carious lesions due to decalcification.

It is often noticed that a tooth has rotted after:

treatment with hormonal drugs or antibiotics;
long-term use of antidepressants.

Preventative dental examinations are required for women:

during pregnancy, lactation;
with the onset of menopause.

Take into account hereditary disposition. The health of the jaw apparatus is determined by genetics. Some people have congenital defects in jaw development and are prone to carious lesions.

Symptoms of rotting

plaque on the surface of the crown;
unpleasant odor;
color change;
pain, signs of gum inflammation;
when the lesion reaches the root, the top begins to wobble.

At the final stage, the crown is destroyed to the base, turning into a stump. Due to the decomposition of the root areas, the nerve endings die. The only treatment option is surgical removal of the remains with prosthetics.

Fracture under the crown

Rotten teeth appear after the installation of a denture. Pathological changes begin underneath:

unpleasant odor;
darkening.

The situation requires an urgent visit to the doctor. Without treatment, resorption leads to the prosthesis falling off its support.

The dentist will conduct diagnostics to determine the condition of the root, other areas, and the presence of a cyst. The method of therapy depends on the test results:

If the root part is in order, and the support of the prosthesis is destroyed, a stump inlay is installed. The structure is made of silver, gold or fiberglass. The inlay is created from an impression and fixed into the canals at 1/3 of the depth. The products hold the prosthesis in place. For the smile line, designs made of gold or fiberglass are chosen. They look invisible under a ceramic crown.
If decay has affected the area under the gum, the remains are removed and the missing element is replaced. Before prosthetics, periodontitis and gum inflammation are treated.

To restore the jaw apparatus, the doctor will offer several different options for removable and fixed prosthetics. The solution to the problem cannot be delayed, since due to the lack of chewing load, jaw atrophy begins.

The most effective option is the introduction of a dental implant. The design lasts a long time and looks natural.

They restore the aesthetics of a smile through conditionally removable prosthetics. Clients of the ROOTT clinic are offered traditional removable dentures made of acrylic or nylon.

During the initial consultation, the orthopedic dentist recommends suitable restoration techniques.

Is deletion always necessary?

The answer is given after examination and x-ray examination. If the problem affects the top, therapeutic methods are used. The specialist will eliminate carious areas and place a filling.

When a granuloma or cyst is identified, doctors use conservative techniques to avoid surgical removal. Radical methods are resorted to if the root part is destroyed and the infection has affected neighboring areas.

The condition of the jaw system in early childhood requires attention. In children, dentin permeability is increased; infection quickly penetrates the pulp, causing inflammation. A threat is created to the development of the rudiments of permanent teeth. If darkening appears or the child complains of pain, you need to visit a pediatric dentist.

Preventive measures

Pay attention to hygiene. In addition to the brush, use thread and tools. Get rid of food residues in interdental spaces and other secluded places. Do not get carried away with bleaching pastes and powders with harsh abrasives.
Think about your diet. Bone resorption is accelerated by calcium and silicon deficiency. When dieting, you need to compensate for the lack of elements with a vitamin-mineral complex.
Control the consumption of sweets, soda, and other foods with sugar. Dressings with vinegar, sour juices, and fruits have an aggressive effect.
Avoid harsh mechanical impact on the jaw apparatus. The appearance of chips and cracks leads to erosion when dentin is destroyed.
Visit the dentist every six months for preventive care.

Among the effective methods for preventing rotting are:

professional cleaning;
remineralization.

The procedures are available and have no age restrictions. The treatment will eliminate plaque and tartar deposits that lead to caries. Remineralization is aimed at replenishing the deficiency of calcium and fluoride, which are applied locally. The drugs prevent erosion.

An effective measure is fissure sealing. Sealing the grooves prevents the accumulation of food residues, which lead to the growth of dangerous bacteria.

Insufficient hygiene. The accumulation of bacterial plaque leads to an unpleasant odor and tartar. The gums bleed, the bone tissue is gradually destroyed.
Bad habits have a negative impact on your condition. People who smoke and drink alcohol are deficient in nutrients that are needed for healthy teeth and jaws.
Resorption of dental roots occurs due to a lack of calcium or other minerals due to an unbalanced diet and a strict diet. People with a sweet tooth need to see a doctor. Sugar is a breeding ground for microbes that aggressively attack enamel.
Disturbances in the functioning of the immune and endocrine systems contribute to carious lesions due to decalcification.

It is often noticed that a tooth has rotted after:

treatment with hormonal drugs or antibiotics;
long-term use of antidepressants.

Preventative dental examinations are required for women:

during pregnancy, lactation;
with the onset of menopause.

Take into account hereditary disposition. The health of the jaw apparatus is determined by genetics. Some people have congenital defects in jaw development and are prone to carious lesions.

Symptoms of rotting

plaque on the surface of the crown;
unpleasant odor;
color change;
pain, signs of gum inflammation;
when the lesion reaches the root, the top begins to wobble.

Fracture under the crown

Rotten teeth appear after the installation of a denture. Pathological changes begin underneath:

unpleasant odor;
darkening.

The situation requires an urgent visit to the doctor. Without treatment, resorption leads to the prosthesis falling off its support.

The dentist will conduct diagnostics to determine the condition of the root, other areas, and the presence of a cyst. The method of therapy depends on the test results:

If the root part is in order, and the support of the prosthesis is destroyed, a stump inlay is installed. The structure is made of silver, gold or fiberglass. The inlay is created from an impression and fixed into the canals at 1/3 of the depth. The products hold the prosthesis in place. For the smile line, designs made of gold or fiberglass are chosen. They look invisible under a ceramic crown.
If decay has affected the area under the gum, the remains are removed and the missing element is replaced. Before prosthetics, periodontitis and gum inflammation are treated.

The most effective option is the introduction of a dental implant. The design lasts a long time and looks natural.

They restore the aesthetics of a smile through conditionally removable prosthetics. Clients of the ROOTT clinic are offered traditional removable dentures made of acrylic or nylon.

During the initial consultation, the orthopedic dentist recommends suitable restoration techniques.

Is deletion always necessary?

The answer is given after examination and x-ray examination. If the problem affects the top, therapeutic methods are used. The specialist will eliminate carious areas and place a filling.

Preventive measures

Pay attention to hygiene. In addition to the brush, use thread and tools. Get rid of food residues in interdental spaces and other secluded places. Do not get carried away with bleaching pastes and powders with harsh abrasives.
Think about your diet. Bone resorption is accelerated by calcium and silicon deficiency. When dieting, you need to compensate for the lack of elements with a vitamin-mineral complex.
Control the consumption of sweets, soda, and other foods with sugar. Dressings with vinegar, sour juices, and fruits have an aggressive effect.
Avoid harsh mechanical impact on the jaw apparatus. The appearance of chips and cracks leads to erosion when dentin is destroyed.
Visit the dentist every six months for preventive care.

Among the effective methods for preventing rotting are:

professional cleaning;
remineralization.

An effective measure is fissure sealing. Sealing the grooves prevents the accumulation of food residues, which lead to the growth of dangerous bacteria.