Dental Trauma Treatment

Injuries to the mouth can damage teeth, leading to possible infection and pain. Sometimes these problems arise immediately following trauma or they manifest themselves years after the initial traumatic event. Injuries that dislodge teeth require repositioning and splinting at a minimum, much like a broken arm requires a cast. Additionally, monitoring the health of the nerve inside of the tooth may indicate that a root canal is necessary. Typically, the more severe the injury and displacement, the higher the chance of needing a root canal.  Teeth that are completely avulsed will absolutely require root canal therapy.