At Prime Endodontics, patients who experience dental trauma are provided with high-quality care, pain management, and treatment. Any trauma or injury endured by the teeth, gums, and surrounding or relating structures is known as dental trauma. Dental trauma is most common amongst children and teens, but sometimes, it can also affect adults. Dental trauma injuries can result in chipped, cracked, or knocked-out teeth. Any dental injury, no matter even if it's a mild one, requires examination by a dentist as soon as possible. Sometimes, there might be an unnoticed injury in the neighboring teeth, which can be detected through a thorough dental exam.
What causes dental trauma?
Traumatic dental injuries can occur in people of all ages, probably as a result of active sports, automobile accidents, or bad falls and is most common amongst adults and teens. In young kids or infants, trauma usually happens to the front teeth when they start learning how to walk, run, and play. The causes of dental trauma might be as follows:
The common traumatic dental injuries are:
What are the symptoms of a dental trauma?
Symptoms might vary depending on the type of injury sustained and its severity. Signs of dental trauma may include:
Can it lead to complications if left untreated?
If left untreated, dental trauma might cause further dental concerns or complications, including infection, nerve damage, and removal of the affected tooth.
How can dental trauma be treated?
The treatment options and guidelines for dental trauma might vary according to its severity. Treatment options may include:
Located in Kirkland, WA, Dr. Cohenca serves patients understanding their dental needs. Do you need emergency dental treatment for your unexpected traumatic injuries? Just give us a call at 425-440-2000.
1029 Market St Suite 102
Kirkland, 98033
Prime Endodontics
1029 Market St Suite 102
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Tel: (425) 440-2000
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