Traumatic Dental Injuries – Buckhead, GA
Fast Pain-Relief, Right When You Need It
Despite everyone’s best efforts, dental injuries occur every day around the country, many of them right here in Buckhead. Teeth are knocked out or dislodged while playing sports, cracked while chewing on something hard, or a minor toothache suddenly turns into something that requires urgent attention. At Endodontics of Buckhead, we’re prepared to handle all kinds of dental injuries in-house so our patients can get the pain relief they need and quickly resume their normal lives.
Why Choose Endodontics of Buckhead for Traumatic Dental Injuries?
- Certified endodontist with over 30 years of experience
- Able to provide same-day emergency dental care
- Digital technology used to find, diagnose, & treat problems fast
We’re Able to Help with the Following Dental Emergencies:
- Knocked Out Tooth: If we’re able to see a patient soon enough after an accident, we can often successfully place the tooth back into its socket. If not, we can relieve any pain and help the patient permanently replace the tooth with a dental implant.
- Partially Dislodged Tooth: If a tooth has been knocked loose but is still sitting in its socket, we can help secure it or remove it if necessary.
- Cracked Tooth: A tooth can become cracked for a number of reasons, exposing the sensitive internal tissue to bacteria that can cause an infection. We can help remove this infection with a root canal and seal the tooth to keep it protected.
- Fractured Tooth: This means a portion of a tooth has actually come off and the interior nerve is in danger of developing an infection. Just like with a cracked tooth, we can help safeguard against this by restoring or replacing the tooth.
- Severe Toothache/Abscess: Persistent tooth pain could be a sign that the dental pulp has become damaged or infected, and immediate care is needed. We can provide an emergency root canal in order to both relieve the pain and save the tooth from extraction.
Field Guide to Handling Dental Emergencies
- Take a moment to breathe and calm yourself.
- Give Endodontics of Buckhead a call. Our team will walk you through what to do next and schedule an emergency appointment.
- Try to find any large pieces of a tooth that has become dislodged and gently rinse them with warm water.
- Place a cold compress to your face to manage any pain or swelling. An OTC pain reliever can be taken as well.