Emergency dentist in Cortlandt NY
Severe damage to your teeth, such as when one is knocked loose (dislodged) or complete free of its socket (avulsed), is dental trauma that we at Montrose Dental Associates take seriously. Taking immediate action is vital, since it will give our
emergency dentist in Cortlandt NY the best opportunity to save the tooth.
When you suffer an accident or injury that leaves your tooth dislodged or avulsed, the first thing you should do is call our office for guidance and advice. If you have suffered other injuries that take precedence, you might decide to go to the ER of the nearest hospital, or to simply call 911. However, if dental trauma was the only injury, or the one that is of greatest concern, see our emergency dentist in Cortlandt NY instead. Most hospitals do not have a dentist on staff, nor do they have the facilities and equipment that are necessary for effective treatment. If the tooth is only dislodged, see if you can gently guide it back into its normal position. And if it's avulsed, then immediately place it in a container of milk or one with warm water and a pinch of salt. Keeping the tooth moist will improve the odds of it remaining viable until you reach our
emergency dentist in Cortlandt NY. Treatment varies depending on the individual situation. An avulsed tooth, though, will nearly always need root canal if it's savable at all. By comparison, a dislodged tooth might only need to be repositioned and held in place with a splint or orthodontic wire until it heals.
For any dental trauma, including a fractured tooth or damage to your gums or jaws, be sure to reach out to us right away. It's recommended that you keep our number programmed in your phones so that you won't waste any precious time when the situation arises.
By Montrose Dental Associates
January 31, 2018
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