A knocked-out (avulsed) tooth is both a common and serious serious dental emergency, which requires immediate professional help. The chances of saving your avulsed tooth depend largely on how well you handle the first few minutes after the emergency and how efficient your dentist is.
At EK Dental Surgery, we handle all dental issues with care and urgency, more so when it comes to dental emergencies. A same-day emergency appointment is given to prioritise those with dental emergencies.
To emphasise the gravity of the situation, we have drafted a list of some of the negative effects of a missing tooth. Take a look.
While we said that how you handle the first few minutes after the emergency is crucial in saving your tooth, the first aid steps are not enough. You need to seek the help of your dentist Glen Waverley to remove all threats to your oral health.
First aid steps offer temporary relief. In case of a knocked out tooth, here’s what you can do:
For a re-implanted tooth, your dentist will check if it’s positioned properly. An X-ray may be taken and exercises to test your bite capacity may be performed.
In case of an incorrect re-implantation, your dentist will re-insert the tooth. A splinting technique may be used to keep the tooth in place. Other techniques may be used depending on the severity of the condition.
If the knocked-out tooth is not successfully repositioned, EK Dental Surgery has available tooth replacement options. A dental implant may be used for single tooth replacement or as an anchor for a dental bridge. A dental bridge is used for multiple missing teeth.
Your dentist will be with you every step of the way.
Don’t put off seeing us in case of a dental emergency. Time is very important in a dental emergency. A same-day emergency appointment is available to relieve you of your pain as soon as possible.
Call (03) 9887 8787 or visit us at 230 Springvale Road in Glen Waverley.
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