So at this point, the nerve inside the tooth becomes irreparably damaged and requires root canal treatment or in severe cases tooth extraction. 5. Necrosis (Death of the Nerve): If the infection ...

If left untreated, tooth decay can extend deep into the tooth and eventually cause death of the tooth nerve. In the mouth, early tooth decay can look like white or brown spots on the teeth. When ...

Root canalWhen tooth decay causes the death of the nerves, then a root canal is performed to save the tooth. Then the nerve tissue, blood vessel tissues, and any other decayed area of the tooth is ...