Spring is here and with it comes so many sports! At New Image Dentistry, we want you to be prepared in case a dental emergency comes up, so we asked Dr. Blourchian to answer some common questions.
What should I do if I experience an injury to my face and I lose a tooth?
You need to see your dentist and get x-rays to see what your possible solutions are.
If I lose a permanent tooth due to a facial injury, can it be put back?
Typically no, but your dentist may be able to if it is done rather quickly. Keep it in milk and get in to see your dentist as soon as possible.
If I lose a baby tooth due to a facial injury, will that make my teeth crooked later?
Yes and No. If the baby tooth was about to fall out, it will not affect your permanent teeth. However, if the permanent teeth is not ready to erupt, you will need a "space maintainer" to keep your bite from collapsing, which could cause a problem for the unerupted tooth.
What should I do if I chip or break my tooth while playing sports?
If you can find the broken piece, put it in milk and call your dentist.
Can a chipped, cracked, or broken tooth be fixed?
Of course. We can sometimes just bond the broken piece back, and if not there are many cosmetic dentistry solutions we offer at New Image Dentistry to help you obtain your ideal smile.
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