Dental Trauma After a Car Accident

Facial and dental trauma are common injuries of car accident victims. While these injuries often get overlooked in the face of more painful and urgent injuries, dental trauma is an emergency that should be treated immediately. If you’ve suffered dental trauma as the result of a car accident and are looking for endodontic treatment in Utah, Greater Endodontics is here to help. Our dental office is open 24/7 to treat emergencies at any hour. Don’t waste time searching for an “emergency dentist near me in Utah;” just give us a call and we will see you right away.

Car Accident Injuries

Dental trauma from a car accident usually occurs when the airbag deploys, when the victim hits their face on the dashboard or steering wheel, or even due to severe whiplash. Typical dental trauma after an accident includes: knocked out (or avulsed) teeth, root fractures, chipped or dislodged teeth, and/or jaw bruising and fracturing. These are severe injuries that require professional endodontic treatment in Utah. After a car accident, an emergency dentist in Utah may be the last thing on your mind, but the faster you receive treatment, the better. The endodontists of Greater Endodontic can repair your damaged teeth and save your beautiful smile. Make sure to give us a call after other life threatening injuries have been addressed.

The dental injuries common of a car accident can also occur as a result of a sporting accident, a bad fall, or for any other reason. In order to save your damaged teeth, it is best to see a dental professional as soon as possible (especially in the case of avulsed teeth). You can count on Greater Endodontics for a pain and anxiety free visit. For the best emergency dentist in Utah, contact us today.

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What Patients can Expect

We stand out as industry leaders because of our “best in class” diagnosis capabilities as well as our top of the line procedures that result in true and lasting results for our patients. Our patient’s overall experience and level of comfort is also unmatched.

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Save Your Natural Teeth

The long term health of an injured tooth depends on the nature of the injury, the length of time from injury to treatment, how your tooth was cared for after the injury and your body’s response. Seek treatment from an endodontic specialist immediately following a traumatic dental injury to increase the likelihood of saving the tooth with dental root surgery Utah.

Chipped Tooth

Most chipped teeth can be repaired with a simple filling and cap. However, a fracture often extends to the roots, exposing the pulp of the tooth. A root canal treatment is usually required to save and restore function to the tooth.

Dislogded Tooth

A tooth becomes dislodged as a result of being pushed sideways out of or into its socket. In order to save the tooth, an endodontic treatment is necessary to reposition and stabilize the tooth. If the pulp of the tooth has been damaged a root canal must be started in addition to medication followed by a permanent a root canal filling or crown placed at a later date.

Avulsed (knocked out) Tooth

If a tooth is completely knocked out of your mouth it is essential to contact an endodontist immediately. The tooth may be saved if treatment is received quickly and critical steps are followed. Pick up the tooth by the biting surface, do not touch the roots, and gently rinse. If possible, place the tooth back into the socket or in a glass of milk in order to prevent it from drying out. Depending on the length of time the tooth was out and how it was stored, an endodontist may be able to replace the tooth and stabilize it with a splint. After the splint has been in place for a period of time a root canal is needed.

Root Fractures

A horizontal root fracture is less common and the healing success largely depends on where the fracture is located. The closer a fracture is to the tip of the root, the greater the chance of success is. Stabilization and medication may be required to begin the healing process followed by the eventual root canal to repair damaged pulp.

Costs & Payment plans

In addition to working with most major dental insurance companies, we are priced competitively and believe we have the best service values in the area. We also offer interest-free payment plans for up to 12 months. Simply fill out the Care Credit application HERE.

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Insurance we accept

We have developed a working relationship with almost every insurance company, and we are the best in our class. We are a preferred provider for over 20 different insurance companies. Chances are, we are the right fit for you and can meet your insurance needs.

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Endodontics Industry Leaders

Learn about our expert endodontists and why they are so dedicated to patient comfort, accurate diagnosis and to providing lasting results, no matter how challenging the procedure.

Dr. Facer Bio

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