Traumatic Injuries to the Mouth
Dislodged Teeth
Injuries to the mouth can cause teeth to be pushed back into their sockets. Dr. Boustany, Dr. Kuyk, Dr. Fragale, Dr. Romeo or your general dentist may reposition and stabilize your tooth. Root canal treatment is usually started within a few weeks of the injury and a medication, such as calcium hydroxide, will be placed inside the tooth. Eventually, a permanent root canal filling will be implanted.
Sometimes a tooth may be pushed partially out of the socket. Again, your endodontist or general dentist may reposition and stabilize your tooth. If the pulp remains healthy, then no other treatment is necessary. Yet, if the pulp becomes damaged or infected, root canal treatment will be required. If left untreated, many different complications can arise. These complications can include but are not limited to: Infection of the tooth, root system or surrounding tissue, inadequate hygiene due to an inability to properly clean the dislodged tooth and the gums, and loss of the tooth.
Endodontic treatment can save your natural teeth!
If you have a cracked or loose tooth, contact Capitol Endodontics today!
Avulsed Teeth
If an injury causes a tooth to be completely knocked out of your mouth, it is important that you are treated immediately! If this happens to you, keep the tooth moist. If possible, put it back into the socket. A tooth can be saved if it remains moist. You can even put the tooth in milk or a glass of water (add a pinch of salt.) Drs. Boustany, Kuyk, Fragale or Romeo may start root canal treatment based upon the stage of root development. The length of time the tooth was out of your mouth and the way the tooth was stored, may influence the type of treatment you receive.
Capitol Endodontics
Patient Review by Mary L
Root canal... Pain free... I didn't think those words could used in the same sentence until I saw Dr. Boustany! Very easy and comfortable procedure! I would recommend her to anyone!
- Mary L
Patient Review by Samantha Y
Painless procedure! I even went back to work after. I will recommend Capitol Endo to anyone needing treatment!
- Samantha Y