Damaged Teeth

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Let Us Treat Your Damaged Teeth

If you have damaged teeth, whether they are broken, cracked or decayed, there are ways to treat your damaged teeth and help relieve your pain. Patients can get damage their teeth in a variety of ways, from grinding their teeth, to chewing on hard foods. You can even damage your teeth naturally with age. Regardless of the reason, damaged teeth are a common condition and at Precision Endodontics, we can help those suffering from damaged teeth with pain-free treatment. Keep reading to learn more about the dental trauma we treat at our office.

Types of Dental Trauma We Treat

Damaged teeth caused by dental trauma can take a variety of different forms. Treatment options often depend on a variety of different factors. The most common forms of dental trauma are listed below:

Cracked or Fractured Teeth

Clenching and grinding teeth can cause fractures, which are the worst issues we currently treat. Tiny cracks cause nerves to become sensitive and make your teeth flex. As cracks widen, bacteria can get into your tooth and can cause infection. We first examine a cracked tooth microscopically to determine the crack’s extent and exact location and prepare minor, superficial cracks for immediate restorative treatment by your dentist. If a crack is extensive and jeopardizes a successful prognosis, your endodontist may discuss extraction and replacement options with you and your dentist.

Damaged Dental Pulp

Dental pulp containing your tooth’s nerves and the blood supply, can be injured in many ways, including trauma to a tooth. Whether you’ve been hit by a baseball or softball, or been in a car accident, or a baby slammed their head into you… we’ve all been there. Consequently, your damaged teeth may also have incurred damage to the dental pulp in your tooth if you have been hit in the face. The dental pulp can become inflamed as the result of a cavity that allows bacteria to enter your tooth. If you start noticing cold or heat sensitivity, throbbing, or sensitivity to sweets, call your dentist or an endodontist to take a look.

Dislodged Teeth

Having a tooth knocked out by a baseball, softball or a hockey puck is one of the few real dental emergencies. It’s very important that the tooth is placed back into its socket as quickly as possible. If the tooth is dirty, rinse it off and place it gently back into the socket. If you’re uncomfortable, put the tooth in a glass of milk or in a Hank’s solution and call your dentist or endodontist as soon as possible. Ideally, the tooth should be replaced in the socket within an hour of being dislodged.

Abscessed Teeth

If you have an abscessed tooth, there’s swelling in your mouth caused by infection. One way or another, bacteria was able to get inside your tooth and cause infection. Whether you have a crack or fracture in your tooth or you’ve experienced trauma from a sports injury, or other injury.

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Types of Treatment Available For Damaged Teeth

Tooth damage can be repaired, we are experienced in treating damaged teeth.  The only question is the kind of procedure needed to address the issue.

Chipped Teeth

If only the surface is chipped or cracked, a filling or reattachment usually restores the tooth. But if the pulp is exposed then an experienced Endodontist will probably need to perform a root canal. The common symptoms for this include discomfort while breathing or drinking cold fluids.

Extruded Teeth

If the tooth is pushed out of position, patients over 12 usually require a root canal to mend the root. Sometimes calcium hydroxide or other prescription medication is used, as well. Younger patients may be able to heal on their own once the tooth is stabilized.

Root Fracture

A traumatic injury may result in a horizontal fracture of the root. The long-term health of the damaged teeth is determined by the location of the fracture. A fracture that is closer to the root tip has a better chance for success. Sometimes, a splint is used to stabilize the tooth for a certain period of time.

Avulsed Teeth

If the avulsed tooth is handled very carefully and immediate care is given, the tooth can probably be replaced into the socket, and restored with a subsequent root canal. “Immediate attention” usually means 30 minutes or less. After that time, it is harder to save the tooth.

Let Us Treat Your Damaged Teeth!

If you or someone you love is dealing with damaged teeth and looking for a solution, contact our dedicated Buffalo edodontists to arrange a consultation. We have two convenient locations located throughout Western New York and would love to help put a smile on your face. Call today and let our experience work for you.

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