When an accidental blow to the mouth carries sufficient force to knock one or more teeth out the pain and soft tissue damage is often severe. In a situation like this apply some basic first-aid and taking urgent action can help minimize complications, while improving the chances for successful treatment.
If the traumatized tooth is whole and thoughtfully preserved it might be possible for the oral care specialists at Ferguson & Associates, DDS to install it back into the socket.
The two best options for keeping the tooth alive will either call for you to hold it between your cheek and gums, or place it in a canister of tooth-preservation solution.
You can find American Dental Association approved tooth preservation products in the oral hygiene aisle of most stores. They contain a Hanks Balanced Salt Solution of minerals that are specially formulated to keep the tooth and any attached periodontal tissues alive for the short amount of time needed to seek emergency dental treatment.
When you arrive Dr. Sean Ferguson and their staff will work quickly to assess the severity of the situation. We will then help you understand your most effective treatment options.
If you are in the Concord, North Carolina, area and you or someone near you has just suffered a significant oral trauma, you should call 704-786-8317 to seek emergency treatment at the dental offices of Ferguson & Associates, DDS.