All my teeth are rotting
Widespread tooth damage can have several causes and needs an examination to separate decay, erosion, gum disease, and broken restorations.
The short answer
People often use this phrase for many dark spots, broken teeth, pain, or rapidly worsening oral health. A dentist separates active decay from staining, enamel erosion, fractures, failing restorations, gum disease, and tooth wear by examination and radiographs.
What is the direct answer?
What does this question mean?
Until assessed, brush with fluoride toothpaste, clean between teeth, limit frequent sugary or acidic drinks, and avoid chewing hard foods on broken teeth. Do not place household chemicals on teeth or delay care because pain has stopped.
What can you do next?
Seek urgent care for swelling, fever, pus, uncontrolled pain, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or a broken tooth with sharp injury. Book a comprehensive examination soon when several teeth are affected, because treatment may need sequencing.
When should you seek dental care?
Ask which teeth are restorable, which need fillings, crowns, root canal treatment, extraction, or replacement, and what should be treated first. Ask how dry mouth, diet, medicines, reflux, or cleaning technique may be contributing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the first practical step?
Seek urgent care for swelling, fever, pus, uncontrolled pain, difficulty swallowing or breathing, or a broken tooth with sharp injury.
When should this be checked?
Ask which teeth are restorable, which need fillings, crowns, root canal treatment, extraction, or replacement, and what should be treated first.