What Kind Of Treatment Can I Expect For A Soft Tissue Injury?
Depending on the type of injury and the severity, immediate medical attention may be necessary. For example, if head trauma or broken facial bones are suspected, a trip to the emergency room is crucial. However, emergency dental care is a better bet in cases where the mouth is mostly affected. For example, if a tooth comes out or is cracked or chipped, getting immediate dental care may save the appearance of your teeth.
According to the Cleveland Clinic, dental treatment for soft tissue injuries varies based on the extent of the damage. Services to fix soft tissue injuries may include the following:
- Dental fillings
- Dental crowns
- Reimplantation
- Root canal
- Dental extraction
- Dental implants
What To Do If You Have Experienced Severe Damage To A Tooth Or A Tooth Has Come Out
- Chipped/cracked teeth: Locate the missing pieces if you can. Call the dentist ASAP.
- Knocked-out tooth/teeth: Find the tooth and rinse it off with water (don’t touch the root). If you can, gently put the tooth back in the socket. If the tooth won’t fit back in the socket, place it inside your cheek to keep it moist. Get to the dentist immediately, as you only have less than an hour before the tooth is significantly less likely to be able to be reimplanted.
