Car accidents and Dental trauma

Car accidents are frightening. They even have the potential to damage the health of your teeth. If you’ve had other major injuries in your accident, dental injuries may seem like the least of your concerns. You should, however, consult our dentist near you soon as possible to diagnose your damage and devise a treatment plan.

The longer you wait to see a dentist, the worse your condition will get, and the slower the healing process. Without therapy, the agony you’re experiencing will only get worse.

Lifetime Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry can help you rejuvenate your smile and walk beside you on the route to healing, whether you’re dealing with tooth damage, tooth loss, or the early stages of TMJ.

Dental Trauma from Car Accidents

Jaw Impairment

You may acquire jaw problems because of a car accident, such as temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD). TMD is more likely to develop in trauma sufferers. Trauma to the head is the most common cause of TMD. Jaw pain, trouble eating, and a clicking sound from your jaw joint are all symptoms. If you think you might have TMD, schedule an appointment with our dentist as soon as possible.

Tooth Damage

Chipping or fracturing of teeth can occur because of car accidents. Fracturing can occur at different levels of severity. A dental crown or veneer, for example, can be utilized if the fracture has only impacted the enamel of one of your teeth.

Veneers are thin ceramic or resin-based composites that are used to cover the front surfaces of teeth. A dental crown is a cap that protects and strengthens a tooth that has been injured.

A root canal may be required if the innermost layers of your tooth have been affected. Root canal therapy removes any sick or damaged tissue from inside your tooth.

Tooth Loss

Artificial teeth might be the answer to restoring your smile if you lost teeth in a vehicle accident. Lifetime Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry suggests dental implants as a highly effective way to replace missing teeth. Dental implants are metal frameworks surgically implanted into the jawbone to support artificial teeth. Dentures and bridges are also viable options.