Dental Trauma in Canary Wharf
Dental trauma is when the teeth, gums, bone or soft tissue of your mouth gets physically injured. This includes the tongue and lips as well. Depending on the type of injury your teeth sustain, a dental clinic will be you first point of call to assess the traumatic injury and to determine the best treatment options. Mouth Dental has been providing professional high end dental care to patients for close to twenty years backed by our state of the art clinics and team of experienced dental specialists.
Dental trauma treatment
Dental trauma can take many forms, chipped or fractured teeth, fractured cusps, split teeth, enamel or jaw or root fractures, a loose tooth or a jammed into the socket tooth and tooth or teeth being completely knocked out of your mouth are some of the common dental trauma that people experience.
Since we opened our doors in 2004, we have provided dental care to over 9000 patients in the Canary Wharf and Battersea areas. We provide state of the art dentistry from cosmetic, routine and specialist dental care. Our patients appreciate the wide portfolio of treatments both general and cosmetic done by our experienced and qualified team of clinicians, specialists and consultants, backed by the latest technological innovations in the field of dentistry.
We are continuously growing and expanding our services to help even more people enjoy the best experience when sorting out dental and oral health issues and to regain a confident smile through our aesthetic and orthodontic treatments.
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Why Mouth Dental?
If you experience dental trauma our team of dentists are qualified and experienced to help save the tooth with the range of treatments we provide. We have endodontists specialised in treating dental injuries who use their skill and the high tech facilities to perform the necessary treatments such as if you require root canal treatment or to reposition and stabilize a loose tooth.
Mouth Dental provides a comprehensive dental care experience done within our fully equipped clinics, so that you will not have to be referred elsewhere. More than 50 clinics refer their complex cases to our dental clinic in Canary Wharf.
Our dental experts can assess the level of your dental trauma and start you on the right treatments to save your teeth and counter any long term effects. We use industry recognised and trusted products and procedures to ensure the best results and guide you on the correct aftercare to maintain long lasting results.
At Mouth Dental we provide all your dental care needs under one roof so you will be able to get both the diagnosis and treatment in one convenient location.
Why Mouth Dental?
If you experience dental trauma our team of dentists are qualified and experienced to help save the tooth with the range of treatments we provide. We have endodontists specialised in treating dental injuries who use their skill and the high tech facilities to perform the necessary treatments such as if you require root canal treatment or to reposition and stabilize a loose tooth.
Mouth Dental provides a comprehensive dental care experience done within our fully equipped clinics, so that you will not have to be referred elsewhere. More than 50 clinics refer their complex cases to our dental clinic in Canary Wharf.
Our dental experts can assess the level of your dental trauma and start you on the right treatments to save your teeth and counter any long term effects. We use industry recognised and trusted products and procedures to ensure the best results and guide you on the correct aftercare to maintain long lasting results.
At Mouth Dental we provide all your dental care needs under one roof so you will be able to get both the diagnosis and treatment in one convenient location.
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Frequently asked questions
What is meant by dental trauma?
Dental trauma is basically when your teeth and/or mouth suffer physical injuries which require specialised help to treat. It is painful and can cause damage to a permanent tooth and nerve and blood vessels causing long term issues, not to mention if a tooth is cracked, chipped or discoloured it can affect the appearance of your smile as well.
What are the different types of dental trauma?
The most common forms of dental trauma are a broken or lost tooth either through an accident or a sports injury. Dental trauma can be classified as soft tissue injuries, hard tissue injuries such as fractures and periodontal injuries. Besides tooth related trauma you can also experience fractured tooth socket walls, jaw fracture, laceration of the gums or lips.
In what instances of dental trauma do you require root canal treatment?
Fractured cusps, cracked teeth and injuries to the back teeth are some of the dental trauma situations that will require root canal treatment to restore the functionality of the teeth. It also safeguards the health of the injured tooth or teeth. If however, a tooth is completely split it will probably require extraction.
Can dental trauma require root canal treatment?
Yes it can and if required it is usually done a few weeks after the time of the injury. A temporary root canal may be put initially, and the tooth monitored and thereafter your dentist will determine when it is best to place the tooth coloured permanent filling.
What is a root canal treatment?
Root canal is a dental procedure to treat infected or injured teeth to help save the tooth and to restore its functionality. If a tooth becomes cracked it can cause the soft tissue pulp within to be exposed and in time the tooth will be prone to infection.
How are root canal treatments carried out?
About two weeks after the injury depending on the stage of root development,, root canal therapy will be carried out. A hole is drilled into the tooth to access the pulp and remove any infected matter. The space is cleaned and disinfected, filled and sealed. While an anaesthetic is administered there maybe soreness for a few days after.
What type of dental professional is qualified to carry out a root canal treatment?
While most dentists can carry out basic root canal treatments, injuries or more complex cases are usually handled by endodontists. They are specialised in performing root canal treatments and procedures needed to relieve pain and save the natural tooth.
How to prepare for the treatment?
Preparation for the treatment itself is simple but leading up to the treatment you may need to go for checkups so the endodontist can assess the status of the injury. You may be asked to take a painkiller a few hours before and asked to avoid eating anything beforehand as well. As you will be given an anaesthetic it would be good to organise someone to take you home.
What can you expect at your root canal treatment appointment?
By the time of the actual treatment day your dentist would have assessed the injury so you should have clear idea what to expect. If anything is unclear do not hesitate to ask questions or raise any concerns before starting. You may have to undergo an anaesthetic before the procedure is started. Simple cases can take about 30 minutes to an hour with more severe cases lasting for 90 minutes or more.
How do you take care of your dental health after a root canal treatment?
Good oral hygiene habits are a must after your root canal treatment to keep all your teeth strong and healthy. Directly after the treatment you may be asked to avoid brushing the area and instead cleanse with an antibacterial mouthwash or saltwater. If you are prescribed medicine such as antibiotics be sure to take it as instructed.
How much does it cost to have a root canal treatment?
Depending on the clinic you choose in the UK the cost can average from about £250 to £500 per tooth. Costs can also vary depending on how severe you case is, so it is best to discuss with your dentist a rough estimate of costs prior to undergoing the treatment.