what can cause teeth to die
Yes and no. A healthy pulp is essential for a tooth to develop, but once it is fully grown (in terms of its root) this living tissue is not so important. In other words, a dead, pulpless tooth (called ânon-vitalâ by dentists) can be kept in the mouth, but it will require treatment (see below). What Causes The Problem? The two main causes, by far, are dental decay and trauma. When decay (which is full of bacteria) gets near to the ânerveâ (pulp), and is not treated in time, the nerve will die off.