Traumatic Tooth Injuries Charlotte NC
Dental emergencies happen fast — whether it’s a fall, a sports accident, or an unexpected blow to the face. The good news? Even if a tooth is severely damaged or completely knocked out, there's a strong chance we can save it with prompt care.
At Ballantyne Endodontics, we specialize in treating traumatic tooth injuries for patients of all ages. When you need trusted emergency dental care in Charlotte, NC, we're ready to help preserve your smile.
Common Types of Traumatic Tooth Injuries
Not all dental injuries are the same. Here's a breakdown of the most common types we treat — and what you should do if they happen:
Dislodged Teeth
Sometimes an impact forces a tooth deeper into its socket or partially out of place. If this happens:
- Call us immediately. Time is crucial.
- Avoid forcing the tooth back into place.
- Keep the area clean until you can get professional help.
We can often reposition and stabilize the tooth. Depending on the injury, root canal therapy may be needed later to protect the inner pulp.
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Follow-up care is critical! In many cases, we’ll place a healing medication like calcium hydroxide inside the tooth before a final restoration.
Avulsed Teeth (Knocked-Out Teeth)
A tooth that's completely knocked out requires immediate action:
- Handle the tooth by the crown only — never touch the root.
- If possible, reinsert the tooth into its socket right away.
- If reimplantation isn’t possible, place the tooth in milk — not water — and call us immediately.
The sooner you seek treatment (preferably within 30 minutes), the better the chance of saving your natural tooth. Root canal therapy is often part of the treatment plan after reimplantation.
Traumatic Tooth Injuries In Children
Children's teeth, especially developing ones, require specialized care. At Ballantyne Endodontics, we offer advanced procedures to protect and preserve young smiles:
Apexogenesis (Vital Pulp Therapy)
When a child's immature permanent tooth suffers an injury, keeping the pulp alive can allow the root to continue growing and strengthen over time.
- We place a medicated material like mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) over the pulp.
- This encourages the root tip to close naturally as your child grows.
- If healing is successful, no further treatment may be needed.
A successful apexogenesis significantly improves the long-term prognosis of the tooth.
Apexification
If the pulp is too damaged to save:
- We remove the unhealthy tissue.
- Medication is placed inside the root to form a hard barrier at the tip.
- This allows us to safely complete root canal therapy later.
Since the tooth won't continue natural root development after apexification, it's important to restore it properly to prevent fractures.
Why Immediate Treatment Matters
When a traumatic injury strikes, acting fast can be the difference between saving or losing a tooth.
At Ballantyne Endodontics, we offer:
- Advanced diagnostics with modern imaging technology
- Emergency availability for urgent cases
- Specialized care for children and adults
- Comprehensive treatment plans to restore your smile
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Meet Our Experienced Endodontic Team
When your smile is at risk, experience matters. Our doctors — Dr. Sonia Chopra, Dr. Tanya Reiter, and Dr. Mark Tadrissi — are trusted leaders in Charlotte for endodontic emergency care.
We are committed to providing gentle, patient-centered treatment in a comforting environment.
Have a Dental Emergency in Charlotte NC? Call Us Now!
If you or your child suffers a traumatic dental injury, don't wait. The sooner you call, the better the chances of saving the tooth and preventing further complications.
Contact Ballantyne Endodontics today for urgent cracked, dislodged, or avulsed tooth care in Charlotte.
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