My six year old's top front tooth was wiggly two months ago and she wouldn't let me pull it out. Then it got tighter and tighter and crookeder and crookeder until it was black inside (obviously detatched from the root) and twisted and we could see and feel the new tooth behind it. So my sister in law snuck up behind her and yanked it out because she wouldn't let anyone touch it. When I looked at the tooth, it had an extra leg-like piece that looked as if the new tooth had grown into it and attached and it had broken off when it got pulled. She also bled A LOT, but not from the tooth, which was clean and empty. I suppose I'm wondering if anyone has had an experience like this...were the teeth attatched to each other? Did the old one have a leg that broke off inside? Could that even happen? Is this cause for alarm??? I think we waited too long to get it out, but I wasn't the one who pulled it, so I don't know if there was a breaking feeling or not.
I have never heard of this before and a trip to the dentist would probably be a good idea. Good luck!
The "leg" is just a blood vessel that grew in size to the tooth to support blood flow since she had probably wiggled it to the point of severing most (but not all) of the root.
This happened to my daughter.... and yes, it's freaky. It also bled A LOT after it was finally pulled. I did take her to the dentist, and you don't NEED to - but it's better safe than sorry and would probably make you both feel better.
"Dead" teeth - or teeth that are no longer receiving blood supply via the root, don't turn black. They will turn light gray or a darker version of their original color. The "black" that you are seeing would have to be decay. Which is no big deal to have a cavity in a baby tooth.
I would call the ped dentist and explain this to them. You could also just take the tooth in and see if it looks alright. If not they will make an appt. If it is fine you can go on your way knowing everything is fine with no charge for an unneeded appt. GL!
Sounds like her baby tooth grew and adult root? I had that happen but my tooth never got loose, the dentist just pulled it and it had a long "leg" as you put it. I would suggest a trip to the dentist.
I would take your concerns to a pediatric dentist.
Did you then take her to the dentist? If you can't afford a dentist (many of us can't these days), go to the county hospital emergency department and I think they will be able to help. But she should see a dentist soon.
