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Traumatic Injury Treatment in Port St. Lucie

There are many things that can cause painful dental injuries. These kinds of injuries can be hazardous to oral health because they can expose the tooth to bacteria that cause infection and tooth decay. Some of the most severe problems with teeth that have been damaged by trauma happen in the roots of the teeth. This is because cracks and chips on the surface of the tooth's enamel can be seen, but micro-fractures in the canal and signs of nerve pinching can cause even more pain, especially if dentists can't figure out what's wrong. For endodontists like Mikhail Gankin, DMD, who treat injuries to the roots of teeth in Port St. Lucie, traumatic injuries are a specialty. They have the tools and training to ensure a higher success rate in saving your teeth and alleviating the pain.

Traumatic Injuries in Port St. Lucie with Dr. Gankin

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What are traumatic dental injuries?

Accidents and sports injuries are common causes of painful dental injuries. Most dental injuries are caused by broken or chipped teeth. Teeth that get loose or are knocked out are examples of less common but more severe injuries. Treatment depends on the kind of injury, where it happened, and how bad it is. Any dental injury, no matter how small, needs to be looked at immediately by a dentist or an endodontist. Sometimes, nearby teeth get hurt in ways that aren't obvious and can only be found by a thorough dental exam. Endodontists are dentists who treat dental injuries caused by accidents. With our advanced skills, methods, and technologies, we can often save teeth that have been hurt. Contact your dentist or our office right away if you have a broken or damaged tooth.

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What can traumatic injury treatment do?

Endodontists are dentists who have had extra training in procedures that help to save your teeth. Because he is a specialist, Dr. Gankin only offers endodontic services at our office in Port St. Lucie. He does simple endodontic procedures like root canals and difficult and very complex ones, like endodontic surgery for traumatic injuries. Endodontists are good at figuring out what is causing oral and facial pain that has been hard to diagnose as well as treating that pain.

Traumatic Injury Treatment with Dr. Gankin

With Dr. Gankin's expertise and skilled precision, you can be sure that you have the best shot at saving your teeth and restoring your smile in his hands. Unfortunately, traumatic injuries in the mouth can seem like devastating events. Still, by finding a good endodontist who puts your results as his primary focus, you can be sure that your chances for a renewed, painless smile go up exponentially.

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Your Traumatic Injury Consultation

Your traumatic injury appointment will depend on the type of injury, but at the core, it will be Dr. Gankin identifying the problem and planning how to fix it. Once your plan is in place, time is essential to save as much of your tooth as possible. So schedule your appointment as soon as the injury occurs and increase your odds of keeping your same smile.

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Traumatic Injury Preparation and Procedure

Most broken or chipped tooth crowns can be fixed by gluing the broken piece back together or putting in a tooth-colored filling. If a significant portion of the tooth breaks off, the tooth may need an artificial crown or "cap" to get back to working order. Teeth that are broken may need to be taken out.

Permanent teeth that have been knocked out usually need root canal treatment. If a tooth is knocked out of your mouth completely, you must act quickly. Follow these steps to protect a tooth that has been knocked out. First, handle the tooth carefully and avoid touching the root surface. Next, an endodontist or dentist will carefully look at the tooth, put it back in its place, and check you for any other injuries to your mouth or teeth. For a few weeks, a stabilizing splint will be put in. Your dentist may start root canal treatment a week or two later, depending on how far the root is in its growth.

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Traumatic Injury Recovery, Results, and Aftercare

The tooth's long-term health is affected by the type of injury, how long it took to get treatment, how the tooth was cared for after the injury, and how your body responded. To avoid resorption, it is especially important to treat a loose or knocked-out tooth right away. Resorption happens when your body's natural defenses start to reject your own hard tooth structure as a way to heal from the trauma. After you hurt your tooth, you should go back to your dentist or endodontist regularly to check the tooth.

Maintaining your traumatic injury results

Once all the procedures are complete, maintaining your results will depend on your oral hygiene. Brushing, flossing, and other forms of care for your teeth will need to be a priority to help keep your teeth healthy and stable for the long haul.

Traumatic Injuries Frequently Asked Questions

What should you avoid doing after endodontic procedures?

Avoid eating immediately after. If your mouth is still numb, you might bite yourself or do something else silly. Also, don't eat foods that are too hard or crunchy while you're still on the mend. Give your tooth a lot of time to heal before you can go back to your routine.

How fast will it take to heal a traumatic injury?

If the trauma didn't hurt the nerve inside the tooth, it could take up to six weeks to heal completely. Most of the damage will come from damage to the tissues around your tooth (the gum and bone tissue).

Traumatic Injuriesin Port St. Lucie, Florida