{"id":36529,"date":"2025-12-09T13:56:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T12:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/hematomas-dientes\/"},"modified":"2025-12-09T13:58:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T12:58:22","slug":"bruises-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clinicadentalgrossdentistas.com\/en\/bruises-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do bruises appear on teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes, you look in the mirror and notice that one <\/strong>tooth<\/strong><\/a> looks darker than the others<\/strong>. It can be a little scary, but the truth is that these bruises on the teeth are not uncommon and usually have an explanation. It is a sign that something happened inside the tooth.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bruises on the teeth<\/h2>\n

A bruise on a tooth looks like a darker <\/strong>spot<\/strong><\/a>, which can be brown, gray, or even black. It is not a coffee or tobacco stain that can be cleaned with a toothbrush; it is a change that comes from inside the tooth.<\/strong> It usually happens when there is some sort of hit or trauma that affects the inner part of the tooth, the pulp, where the blood vessels and nerves<\/a> are. When those vessels break, blood accumulates inside the tooth and that causes the darker color.<\/p>\n

They are not things you see every day, but they are not that rare either.<\/strong> Especially in children, who fall while playing or running, it is common for a tooth to get hit and change color over time. In adults it can also happen due to accidents, falls, or strong blows. The important thing is that, even if they are not very common, a tooth with a bruise needs to be checked to make sure there is no serious damage.<\/p>\n

Causes of bruises on the teeth<\/h2>\n

Bruises on the teeth usually appear for reasons related to hits or trauma, but it is not always so obvious. The most common reasons are:<\/p>\n