Emergency Dental Trauma
Emergency treatment of dental and facial trauma delivers rapid, expert care for injuries to teeth, jaws, and soft tissues resulting from accidents, falls, sports impacts, or other acute events. Our goal is to control bleeding, alleviate pain, stabilize injured structures, and plan definitive repair—minimizing long-term complications and restoring both function and appearance.
When you choose Electric City Dentistry for Emergency Treatment of Dental/Facial Trauma, you can generally expect the following steps:
Urgent Phone or Online Triage – Same-day assessment of your symptoms (pain, bleeding, swelling) to prioritize your visit and gather key medical history (allergies, medications, tetanus status).
Comprehensive In-Office Evaluation – Visual and tactile exam of injured teeth, gums, lips, cheeks, and jaw; determination of injury severity and airway safety.
Radiographic & Advanced Imaging (As Needed) – Periapical, panoramic, or CBCT scans to locate root fractures, jaw fractures, or foreign bodies and to assess bone integrity.
Immediate Pain Control & Anesthesia – Local anesthetic (with optional nitrous oxide or IV sedation) to ensure a comfortable, anxiety-free experience during all emergency procedures.
Acute Dental Injury Management
Avulsed (Knocked-Out) Teeth: Gentle cleaning and replantation of permanent teeth when possible, followed by splinting.
Luxation Injuries: Repositioning of displaced or partially dislocated teeth and stabilization in the correct bite position.
Crown or Root Fractures: Stabilization or temporary restoration of broken tooth segments; assessment for pulpal involvement.
Soft Tissue Repair – Debridement and meticulous suturing of lip, cheek, or tongue lacerations to minimize scarring and restore function.
Stabilization & Splinting – Flexible or rigid splint placement on injured teeth or jaw segments to allow proper healing and prevent further displacement.
Antibiotic & Tetanus Prophylaxis – Prescription of antibiotics when indicated and verification of tetanus immunization status to reduce risk of infection.
Referral & Specialist Coordination – Seamless coordination with oral surgeons, maxillofacial specialists, or ENT physicians for complex fractures or airway concerns.
Post-Operative Care & Home Instructions – Detailed guidance on pain management, swelling control (ice application), soft-food diet, and gentle oral hygiene.
Follow-Up & Rehabilitation – Rapid re-evaluation (24–48 hours) to monitor healing, adjust splints, and plan definitive restorative treatments (root canals, crowns, orthodontics).
Long-Term Monitoring & Definitive Restoration – Scheduling of final repairs—such as permanent crowns, implants, or occlusal adjustments—and ongoing assessments to ensure full functional and aesthetic recovery.
What to Expect:
At Electric City Dentistry, our trauma-trained team stands ready Monday-Saturday to deliver prompt, compassionate, and expertly coordinated care—helping you recover quickly and confidently after dental or facial injury. Call us immediately for urgent assistance with trauma care. Check our hours of operation for morning, evening and weekend appointment availability.
Advantages:
Increases chances of saving injured teeth
Stops bleeding and prevents infection
Provides cosmetic and functional restoration
Aftercare:
Take medications as prescribed. Avoid chewing near the injured area and return for follow-up visits. Follow emergency splint care if applied.