
Towson Endodontics provides emergency dental trauma treatment in Towson, MD. Call 410-321-5700 to learn more and schedule an appointment.
What Is Dental Trauma?
Dental trauma refers to injuries affecting the teeth, gums, and surrounding oral structures. These dental emergencies can occur for many reasons, including sports injuries, accidents, falls, or other impacts to the mouth. Dental trauma requires immediate attention from an emergency dentist to prevent further damage and preserve your oral health. At our Towson dental office, we provide reliable care for all types of dental trauma, helping patients restore both function and their beautiful smile.Types of Dental Trauma
Traumatic injuries can result in the need for emergency dental treatment. Fractured or cracked teeth, a displaced tooth, or even a tooth that has been knocked out (avulsed) are common results of dental trauma. Other dental problems from trauma may include broken teeth, chipped teeth, injuries to the gums, jaw injuries, and soft tissue damage in the mouth. Each type of injury presents specific needs and requires prompt evaluation by our doctors.Treatment for Dental Trauma
Each of these conditions requires specific treatment, dictated by the effect of the injury on the tooth, whether or not the tooth is deciduous (a baby tooth) or permanent (adult), and the time between the injury and treatment, among other considerations. Any dental trauma requires prompt medical evaluation and treatment. Treatment may include a splint, medication, a root canal or other procedures.Depending on the severity of the injury, treatment options may also include a dental crown to restore function, tooth extraction if the tooth cannot be saved, or root canal therapy to address infection and relieve pain. For knocked out teeth, immediate emergency dental care offers the best chance of saving the tooth. Our emergency dentistry services provide comprehensive care for all dental issues resulting from trauma.
Once treated, your tooth will be monitored to ensure it is healing as expected and so that any injuries or infections can be quickly resolved. Regular follow-up appointments at our office ensure proper healing and allow us to address any complications, such as swelling, discomfort, or infection, before they become more serious dental problems.
