If there is no problem other than a dental problem after a trauma or accident, the patient should visit an emergency dentist as soon as possible for a dental examination and treatment. Dental emergencies can occur at any age but they are more common in children (during the period of deciduous teeth) at the age of 1-3 years. Besides, strokes often involve the front teeth (the snout). The treatment of the affected tooth depends on the severity of the damage. Fast referrals to the emergency dentist have far better results than 24 hours after the
accident.
Symptoms of a Damaged Tooth
Types of Injuries to Teeth Caused by Trauma
The severity of damage varies according to the severity of the injury and the type of the tooth (deciduous or permanent). The types of these injuries are:
1- Concussion
2- Degrees of subluxation
3- Luxation. Luxation can occur in several ways:
A- Lateral luxation
B- Extrusion
C- Intrusion
4 – Avulsion or knocked out tooth
5- Broken tooth
What to Do in the Case of Dental Emergencies?
The treatment of a damaged tooth depends on the type of damage to the tooth. An emergency dentist can treat permanent impacted teeth if it is not accompanied by a fracture of the jawbone. Sometimes orthodontic treatment will be necessary. Fractures of the jawbone require more complex treatments performed by maxillofacial surgeons. Treatment of affected teeth includes one or more of the following:
1- Smoothing the uneven edges of the teeth
2- Remove the broken piece of crown or tooth root
3- Restoring the tooth with the broken part or restorative materials. (Tooth filling materials)
4- Connecting the loose parts of the tooth.
5- Fixing loose or displaced teeth
6- Root canals
7- Orthodontics
8- Crowns
In certain cases, it is not possible to treat the affected tooth, and the tooth must be extracted Follow-up treatment outcomes for up to a year or more are required in many cases.
Necessary Recommendations
The most important piece of advice for people whose teeth have been damaged or for parents whose child’s teeth have been damaged is to refer to the emergency dental clinic as soon as possible. The best treatment’s results will be obtained if you visit the emergency dentist within 30 minutes of the injury.
If the tooth crown is broken, the broken tooth should be taken to the emergency dental clinic. In many cases, the broken piece can be used to restore the tooth.
It is usually recommended that the patient follow a soft diet for two weeks. Oral hygiene is also important at this time. The patient should brush with a soft toothbrush after each meal. Sometimes disinfectant mouthwashes, such as chlorhexidine, are recommended for a week. It is necessary to inject tetanus if it has been more than five years since the last vaccination.