Various causes, such as accidents during sports, accidents, fights, falls, etc, cause dental injuries. These injuries can vary from small fractures of a part of the tooth to the complete falling out of the tooth. Knowledge of the first necessary measures plays a very effective role in the success of the treatment. In this week’s mouth and teeth, we will discuss the most common injuries that can be caused by trauma to the teeth.
When Should We Go to the Dentist?
According to an emergency dental clinic in Vaughan, after the occurrence of any kind of damage, even in simple types that seem to have left the appearance of the tooth unchanged, the child should be examined by a dentist because the damage may have caused damage to the tooth root. The sooner treatment is started after the injury, the higher the chance of treatment success. Sometimes, thinking that the injury is simple, parents go to the dentist a few days or weeks after the injury, and this can complicate the treatment process or cause severe complications.
After Visiting the Dentist
After examining the condition of the tooth and preparing suitable radiographs according to the type of injury, the dentist will start the treatment. In many types of injuries, the damaged tooth is attached with wire and special materials to the adjacent teeth; this work is called a “splint”. Splints remain in the mouth from one week to several months at the discretion of the dentist.
Emergency Measures
Suppose the tooth is completely removed from the socket surrounding the tooth. In that case, the best course of action is to grasp the tooth by the crown and immediately place it in its original position, then ask the child to bite on a piece of sterile gauze or a clean tissue while being transported to the dentist. If this action is not possible for any reason, the tooth should be placed in the milk or saliva of the child’s mouth or normal saline solution, and the drying of the tooth should be prevented.
When using the items above is not an option, the tooth should, at the very least, be submerged in plain water.
If you feel that the tooth is contaminated with dirt, sand, or foreign objects, without touching the root area, hold the tooth by the crown area and carefully place it under the gentle flow of water until the particles are washed.
The Treatment Is Long-term.
Parents should note that in the event of even minor injuries, step-by-step and long-term treatments may be needed. It is also very important that after the treatment, the teeth are regularly checked by a dentist. Otherwise, irreparable complications may be imposed on the child.
Injuries of Milk Teeth
If the impact caused damage to the milk teeth, the child should be examined by a dentist immediately. But one of the important points that parents should be aware of is that if the child’s milk tooth is completely removed from the cavity surrounding the tooth, the tooth should not be placed in its original place under any circumstances because this will damage the permanent tooth bud below.
