A Cracked Tooth Often Requires Basic First-Aid While Seeking Dental Care
Sports injuries, household incidents, and automobile accidents can sometimes impact the mouth with severe force. When this happens the dental trauma could crack or severely fracture one of your teeth. In a situation like this, the pain and other complications can be significant. Some basic first-aid can help ease your discomfort while you seek treatment at Dr. Aduddell’s dental practice.
You can clear away any blood or oral debris with a gentle salt water rinse. This will also help to get a clear look at the traumatized tooth. If you need help managing the pain you can try to rub a little oral analgesia on your gums. Over the counter, anti-inflammatory medication might also help.
If the incident has also traumatized the sensitive internal structures of the tooth Dr. Aduddell will likely need to perform a root canal. Once the damaged material has been removed and replaced he can rebuild sufficient structure to anchor a dental crown.
In an extreme situation where the tooth was shattered or completely split, Dr. Aduddell might need to completely extract the tooth and suture your gums. Once your gums have completely healed, he can help you understand your dental restoration options.
If you live in the Plano, Texas area and you are suffering from a badly damaged tooth, please call 469-808-9110 as soon as possible to have it treated at Dental Resort. Our dedicated team of dental specialists is here for you!
