Traumatic Injuries
Experiencing an Emergency?
Have you experienced significant trauma to your teeth? Are you in considerable pain?
Call us immediately!
Even if an injury seems mild, it is important to immediately schedule an emergency examination and treatment. We will help treat the wounded area, prevent damage from worsening, and prevent further complications.
What is a traumatic injury?
Traumatic injuries that happen to the mouth involve chipped, broken, dislodged or knocked-out teeth. Usually, these dental injuries are usually a result of an accident or sports injury. Even if a traumatic injury seems mild, it is still important to schedule an exam immediately. We can screen for if the traumatic injury damaged the surrounding teeth, nerves or other parts of the mouth. We consider it a traumatic injury if you have damaged your tooth in any way.
Leading Experts of Endodontics
Our doctors, Dr. Mindo Lee, Dr. Stephen Park, and Dr. Doo Yong Lim, are renown experts of endodontics in Los Angeles. With over 45 years of combined experience with traumatic dental injuries, we can provide you expert diagnoses and treatments.
It’s also possible that we can help you save your teeth with non-invasive treatments.
Sophisticated Dental Technology
Meets Excellence in Patient Care
Sophisticated Dental Technology
Meets Excellence in Patient Care
As specialists of endodontics, we have invested heavily into state-of-the-art robotics, technology, and the latest surgical trainings specific to endodontic procedures. Therefore, we are able to provide a level of treatment that general dentists simply cannot provide.
At Los Angeles Center for Endodontics, we have an amazing team of highly trained dental professionals who have your health and well-being at heart. Our doctors and staff are here to provide you excellence care with the utmost comfort in our practice.
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Schedule an emergency exam with us
– Get an expert diagnosis and fully understand what your options are.
– Get an expert recommendation for what to do next.
- Get an expert diagnosis and fully understand what your options are.
- Get an expert recommendation for what to do next.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Traumatic Injuries
What are some examples of traumatic injuries?
Dislodged Tooth (Luxation)
A dislodged tooth (also known as a luxated tooth), occurs when the tooth has been pushed back into its socket, out of its socket, or sideways. When you first go to your dentist, he or she will first reposition the tooth and may try to stabilize it with a splint for several weeks. If the affected tooth is permanent, root canal treatment will likely be necessary. Your dentist may also place medication inside the tooth and will monitor the healing closely in case an issue appears. This means you will have to go in for multiple follow-up appointments.
Knocked-Out Tooth (Avulsion)
An avulsion is when you have completely knocked a tooth out of the mouth. When this occurs, you should take action immediately. Handle the tooth gently without touching the root surface. Rinse the tooth in cold water, and place it back into the socket as quickly as possible. If you are unable to do so, store the tooth in milk. Then get to your dentist immediately! He or she may be able to save the tooth with a stabilizing splint. Again, root canal treatment may be necessary.
What does treatment look like?
Endodontic Treatments
Endodontic treatment is the more formal name for root canal treatment. While this treatment generally has a negative stigma attached to it, a routine filling is somewhat similar to this procedure. We typically perform the treatment in one or two appointments. Here’s how the process works:
- Preparation – The endodontist examines the tooth, administers a local anesthetic, and places a rubber dam over the area to keep the tooth clean.
- Remove Pulp – The endodontist makes an opening in the crown, and using small instruments, cleans the pulp of the tooth from its chamber to create space for the filling.
- Tooth Sealed – The endodontist uses a biocompatible material and adhesive to seal the root canal. Next, they place a temporary filling to close the opening.
- Crown Placed – At your final appointment, the filling will be removed and the tooth will be capped with a crown or other restoration.
With this treatment, you will regain full function of the tooth.
Schedule an Emergency Exam
Traumatic injuries can cause considerable pain and possibly further complications in the future. Call our office immediately so that we can diagnose the situation and give you the proper treatment to get you back towards full recovery.
