Overview
Dental injuries range from small chips to teeth being knocked out. Prompt treatment can often save the tooth.
Symptoms
- A rough or sharp edge on a tooth
- Pain when biting or with hot and cold
- A visible crack or missing piece of tooth
- Bleeding from the mouth after an injury
Causes and risk factors
Common causes are falls, sports injuries, road accidents, chewing hard foods or objects, and grinding teeth.
Diagnosis
A dentist examines the tooth and takes X-rays to check the root and surrounding bone.
Treatment
Treatment may include smoothing, bonding, a crown, root canal treatment or, if the tooth cannot be saved, an implant or bridge. A knocked-out adult tooth can sometimes be replanted if treated within an hour.
When to see a doctor
See a dentist promptly after a tooth injury. If an adult tooth is knocked out, hold it by the crown, keep it in milk and seek care immediately.
This information is for general education and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. For a medical emergency, call +92-51-8446666 or go to the nearest emergency department.
