What is trauma to a tooth?

Dental trauma is injury to the mouth, including teeth, lips, gums, tongue, and jawbones. Soft tissue injuries to the mouth and dental trauma are typically very painful and should receive prompt treatment. The most common dental trauma is a broken or lost tooth.

What is gum trauma ?

Accidents, falls, sports injuries, and other sorts of trauma can cause gum tissue injury. Gum injuries can also be caused by eating or drinking extremely hot food or beverages, as well as foreign bodies that are chewed on or otherwise enter the mouth.

How does trauma affect teeth?

The most common cause of loss of permanent incisors in childhood is trauma.

For dental trauma it’s nearly impossible to predict the long-term prognosis of the injured tooth and often results in long term restorative problems.

How common is dental trauma

Dental trauma was shown to be prevalent in 17.5 percent of the population, with a higher prevalence in boys. The most common cause of dental injuries was falling, and the most common place was at home. Enamel fractures were the most common type of trauma.

Can a tooth recover from a trauma?

Dental trauma, unfortunately, can happen to anyone at any time. Victims of oral trauma, regardless of the cause, have a better chance of recovering if they act immediately and receive the treatment they require.

Complication after a dental injury

Future issues may arise as a result of a dental injury, which your dentist will try to prevent during your appointment.

It’s possible that the nerve will die and the tooth will need to be treated with a root canal.

If the root of the tooth is shattered in the bone, an abscess might develop.

If a baby tooth is damaged, it’s possible that the adult tooth that’s developing has been harmed as well.

Until the gums and bone recover, the region will be sensitive, painful, and swollen.

Preventing dental trauma

Dental trauma can be avoided in many circumstances. Move any coffee tables or furniture that is close to the child’s head height if they are learning to walk.

A well-fitting mouthguard can help you avoid sports injuries.

Non slip mats in bathrooms can help prevent slipping and trauma to teeth.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any additional queries about dental trauma. If a visit to the dentist is required, we will make every effort to schedule you as soon as possible. Remember, the sooner you see the dentist, the higher your chances of saving the tooth!