When a traumatic dental injury happens, this could crack or break a tooth, exposing the sensitive inner dentin and even the pulp to harmful oral bacteria. You may need more than just a restoration placement, you may need treatment with endodontics. In today’s blog, your Londonderry, NH, dentist talks about how we address traumatic dental injuries.
How Traumatic Dental Injuries Threaten Smiles
When you sustain an injury to your face or jaw, you should consider an appointment so that we can examine the teeth with advanced imaging technology. While some breakage and fractures could be obvious, others may essentially be invisible to the naked eye. But that doesn’t mean they don’t put your smile at risk! When you have a fracture, especially one that extends beneath the gum line, this could be difficult to treat with traditional restoration, and lack of care could mean exposing the sensitive inner structure to bacteria, allowing cavities and infection to occur that could eventually threaten the tooth’s stability and allow infection to spread to other parts of your smile.
Root Canal Treatment
Our team will examine the smile carefully to assess the extent of the damage and to plan the treatment in detail. With a traditional root canal, we will remove structure and open the tooth to access and remove the inner tissues. To ensure you are comfortable during these treatments, we will administer a local anesthetic and dental sedation. The next step is to add a special filling to the tooth and then cap it with a crown, one that covers the tooth and provides a greater level of protection. This repairs the tooth and stops discomfort.
Protecting Teeth from Injuries
You should take steps to help reduce the risk of a damaged tooth. If you play full contact sports, material arts, or if you box, consider a mouthguard. You can talk to our team about creating a custom one that provides a better level of protection against injury when compared to standard boil-and-bite options from sporting goods stores. Also, practice good oral hygiene and see us for exams and cleanings every six months, as routine care helps protect the teeth from cavities and infection, which could weaken them and leave them more prone to injury.
If you have any questions about how our team will treat an infected tooth, or how we address traumatic dental injuries with a root canal, then contact our office today. We would love to schedule your first visit of 2025!
Schedule An Appointment for Dental Repair
Our team is eager to help you enjoy good oral health and avoid complications for your smile’s health and stability. You can schedule an appointment with the team at My Dentist in Londonderry, NH, today by calling 603-965-3407.
