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Hooksett

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Moultonborough

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Dental Trauma

Dental Trauma
Contact us at 603-882-5455 to schedule an appointment in our Hudson, NH office.

Endodontists are the experts when it comes to dental trauma treatment because we specialize in saving natural permanent teeth. After a traumatic injury, we work closely with your dentist to restore health and function to the affected tooth. Our team addresses the injury to the inside of your tooth, while your dentist restores the appearance and function of the tooth’s exterior with restorative dentistry.

What Is Dental Trauma?

Dental trauma is a term used to describe any number of dental injuries to the teeth, including chips, cracks, root fractures, and avulsed (knocked out) teeth. Accidents and sports injuries are common causes of traumatic dental injuries, but dental trauma occurs even be caused by biting into something hard. Whenever a tooth is injured, the pulp inside of it can become inflamed or infected. This is true even of teeth that have no visible damage. Soft tissue injuries and alveolar bone damage may also accompany dental trauma cases. 

There’s no universal treatment that will work for every patient when it comes to thee management of traumatic dental injuries; sometimes, a root canal therapy and restoration can be used to save an injured tooth, while in other cases, an extraction or referral to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon may be needed. If you’ve experienced dental trauma, the best way to save your tooth is by seeking prompt emergency dental treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Trauma

Is a broken tooth a dental emergency?

If your tooth has only a superficial chip—it’s broken, but not painful—it is not considered a dental emergency. Call your dentist to schedule an appointment, as they may be able to use dental bonding to attach the broken piece back to the rest of your tooth. When your tooth is broken and painful, it’s likely that the pulp is inflamed. This is a dental emergency that will require a root canal treatment.

Can dental injuries like a broken tooth be fixed?

Yes, broken teeth can usually be fixed, although when damage is severe and reaches below the gumline, extraction is needed. Schedule a consultation with us to determine whether your broken tooth can be saved.

Can a knocked out tooth be saved?

It may surprise you to learn that knocked out teeth can be successfully replanted into the socket. Call our office right away for instructions; we’ll make arrangements to see you as soon as possible, as treatment within 30 minutes gives us the best odds of saving your tooth. After the tooth has been replanted, we will use a splint to stabilize it while your gums reattach to the root. When the tooth is stable, root canal treatment is usually needed to preserve it in the long-term.

What happens if you don’t fix a chipped tooth?

A minor chip is simply an aesthetic issue, but a severe chip that leaves your pulp exposed can cause dental pain and infection. Left untreated, this will eventually lead to tooth loss.

Can a knocked out baby tooth be put back in?

Unfortunately, a baby tooth that has been knocked out cannot be replanted. We recommend calling your child’s dentist so he or she can determine if a space maintainer is needed.

Understanding Dental Trauma Types

Dental trauma types range from simple chips to complex injuries involving dislodged teeth, mandible fractures, and soft tissue damage. Common traumatic dental injuries include:

  • Avulsed (knocked out) permanent teeth

  • Root fractures and alveolar fractures

  • Dislodged teeth that have been partially displaced

  • Damaged teeth with cracks or chips

  • Soft tissue injuries to the gums and mouth

Each of these dental trauma cases requires immediate dental care to maximize the chances of preserving your oral health and preventing tooth loss. Regular follow up appointments are essential after any traumatic injury to monitor healing and root development.

Are you looking for an endodontist in Hudson or Hooksett, NH? Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

Contact our office today to schedule your appointment!

Hudson
182 Central Street
Hudson, NH 03051
Hookset
1310 Hooksett Road
Hooksett, NH 03106
Moultonborough
60 Whittier Hwy, Unit 1
Moultonborough, NH 03254
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