My broken tooth is black inside, is it tooth decay or something else?

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My molar broke and it looks black inside, should i be worried?

Adnan Saleem, DMD · Answer

You need to check with your dentist ASAP because it could be as simple as cavity to pulpal infection(nerve infection) . Your dentist can determine exactly what will be right solution for you. Best of luck

Michael Ayzin, DDS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I would advise you to see a dentist asap, BEFORE it starts hurting. 
Most likely it is a decay, possible, a silver filling, which got dark over the years. In either case, broken tooth should be fixed. Otherwise, there is a huge risk of tooth lose.
All the best to you!

Paul D. Kantor, DDS · Answer

It could be decay, it could be discoloration from an old silver filling or could result from a long term pulp issue. The only way to find out is to see a dentist promptly and have it checked. If you don't see a dentist and have it treated though, it will get worse no matter what the cause.

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