As part of our approach to dental emergency care, our team takes on a variety of oral health concerns. This could include a tooth that is knocked loose or even knocked out completely. In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about how we approach treatment for knocked-out teeth, so we can preserve your smile and keep it intact!
The Causes and Risks of Your Knocked Out Tooth
You could end up with a knocked-out tooth due a sudden injury or accident. When this happens, you should seek treatment with emergency dental care, so that our team can restore it to your smile again. Otherwise, the gap in your smile could increase the risk of misalignment, further tooth loss, and other complications. You could also feel self-conscious about your appearance. But our team can help!
Your Initial Response
When a tooth is knocked out, then don’t panic! Try to pick the tooth up by the crown only, don’t touch the root. You can rinse it under gently running water to remove any foreign dirt or debris, but take steps to ensure the tissues remain in place. Then place it in a sealed container of milk or salt water, which can help preserve it under we can see you for treatment. Be sure you bring it to the office today.
Restoring Your Tooth to Your Smile
Call our team right away when your injury happens. If the issue happens during our routine business hours, we will try to see you same-day for treatment. If the issue happens outside of our regular business hours, then leave a message and we will call you back with possible appointment times. Our team will be able to restore the tooth to its proper place in your smile, so you can leave with a full smile again!
Mouthguards
To help lower the risk of teeth being knocked-out, then you should wear a mouthguard when you play full contact sports. Our team can provide a custom one that offers a better level of protection than store bought options. When you wear a mouthguard, you lower the risk of a tooth being knocked out or one developing cracks or chips.
If you have any questions about how we help smiles with emergency dentistry, or if you have a damaged tooth, then contact our team today. We want to help you smile with confidence and avoid major complications with emergency dental care.
Learn More About Treating Your Dental Emergency
Our team wants to help you receive treatment to preserve your smile and prevent tooth loss. To schedule an appointment for emergency dental treatment, just contact Robert M. Browne DDS in Prairie Village, KS by calling (913) 901-8585.