Oct
Traumatic dental injuries occur more often than people think. A sports mishap, auto or workplace accident, or even a bad fall can result in a chipped, cracked, broken, dislodged, or knocked-out tooth. Active children and teens are at greater risk of such injuries, but no one is immune to dental trauma and the consequences it can cause. Knowing an emergency dentist in Augusta, Georgia, will enable you to avoid delays in getting treatment for traumatic dental injuries. At Augusta Endodontic Center, you can count on prompt, effective emergency dental care.
Dental injuries can range from minor chips and dents in your teeth to premature tooth loss and everything in between. While some injuries may not require emergency care, it’s essential to see your dentist at some point for treatment. Major injuries like a dislodged or avulsed (knocked-out) tooth require immediate attention to save your tooth. If you act quickly enough, a knocked-out tooth can be restored to avoid permanent tooth loss.
The main focus of treating traumatic dental injuries is saving natural teeth, restoring their function, and reinstating your oral health. If your tooth can be saved, your Augusta dentist will make every effort to do so in order to preserve your smile. We’ll work with you when recommending dental trauma treatment to ensure you’re fully aware of your options and comfortable with our services.
At Augusta Endodontic Center, we understand that traumatic dental injuries affect people differently. That’s why we treat the patient, not just the tooth when providing dental care. When you come to our clinic, you can count on caring, personalized dental services from a team of highly-trained professionals in their field.
Some examples of traumatic dental injuries that require immediate treatment are:
With traumatic emergency dental injuries, there’s always the risk of root resorption, where the body starts to reject the tooth as an automatic defensive response to the trauma. After your treatment, your Augusta dentists will monitor your condition closely to ensure your tooth is healing properly and resorption isn’t a threat.
Dental trauma treatment varies depending on your injury. Your Augusta dentist will thoroughly evaluate your condition to determine the best treatment for you. We’ll also assess any damage or injury to neighboring teeth to avoid additional problems later down the line. Treatment options may include:
To schedule treatment for traumatic dental injury, contact Augusta Endodontic Center in Augusta, GA, at (706) 800-9118.
Dr. Emmanuel Ngoh has over 20 years of experience in dentistry. An alumnus of the Medical College of Georgia’s Schools of Dentistry and Allied Health and Kennesaw State University, he practiced as a General Dentist for four years before specializing in endodontics. He founded Augusta Endodontic Center to fulfill the endodontic needs of patients in the area.
Dr. Ngoh is a member of the American Association of Endodontists, American Dental Association, Christian Medical and Dental Association, Georgia Dental Association, and Augusta Dental Society. He is a Faculty Member of the Georgia Regents University, College of Dental Medicine and has contributed to many research projects and journals. His efforts have been recognized with many awards and being voted as one of Augusta‘s Top Dentists by the Augusta Magazine.