Dental Trauma Evaluation & Treatment
After an injury, minutes matter.
Fast evaluation and treatment after a fall, sports injury or accident gives your teeth the best chance of survival.
What is dental trauma evaluation & treatment?
Dental trauma includes chipped, cracked, loosened, pushed-in or knocked-out teeth, and injuries to the gums and lips. Treatment ranges from bonding and splinting to root canals and replanting a knocked-out tooth. Its main limitation: some injured teeth develop problems weeks or months later, so follow-up matters.
Who is a candidate?
Often a good fit
- Sports injuries
- Falls
- Accidents
- Knocked-out or loose teeth
Needs extra care or planning
- Head injury or loss of consciousness (go to ER first)
- Jaw fracture
When an exam is needed: An exam and X-rays are needed right away, plus follow-ups.
Problems it can address
Limitations: Not every injured tooth can be saved; nerve damage may appear later.
Benefits and disadvantages
Benefits
- Saves teeth with quick care
- Same-day visits
- Long-term monitoring
Disadvantages
- Multiple follow-ups
- May need root canal later
The treatment process
- 1
Call immediately
We'll guide you on the phone.
- 2
Evaluate
Exam and X-rays.
- 3
Stabilize
Reposition, splint or bond.
- 4
Treat
Root canal or restoration if needed.
- 5
Monitor
Follow-ups for 6–12 months.
Timeline: Initial visit same day; follow-ups over months.
Recovery and aftercare
What to expect
Discomfort: Moderate for a few days.
Downtime: Usually 1–2 days.
Aftercare
- Soft diet
- Avoid biting with injured teeth
- Keep follow-ups
Call us right away if you notice
- Swelling
- Darkening tooth
- Pain or fever
Longevity and outcomes
Many injured teeth survive long-term with prompt care.
What affects your result
- Speed of care
- Type of injury
- Age
Possible complications
- Nerve death
- Root resorption
Cost and payment options
Emergency exam is $150; treatment is quoted before we begin. You'll get a written, itemized quote before treatment begins, and we'll check your insurance benefits for you.
What affects the price
- Injury type
- Treatments needed
- Follow-ups
Insurance & financing
We accept most PPO plans and offer financing through CareCredit, Sunbit and others.
Comparison with alternatives
ER
For head injury, jaw fracture or heavy bleeding.
Clinical case examples
Real, patient-authorized cases for this treatment are being added soon, with diagnosis, reasoning and results.
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Patient reviews
Read what our patients say, in their own words, on independent review sites.
Frequently asked questions
What if a tooth is knocked out?+
Hold it by the crown, keep it in milk, and come in within an hour.
Should I put a baby tooth back?+
No, don't replant baby teeth; call us.
What about a chipped tooth?+
Save the piece and call us.
Why follow-ups?+
Problems can appear weeks later.
When should I go to the ER?+
For head injury, loss of consciousness or jaw fracture.
Can you see me today?+
We prioritize trauma same day.
Your care team & booking
Dr. Sol Shahri
General and cosmetic dentist leading every treatment plan at Neo Dental. This page was medically reviewed by Dr. Sol Shahri.
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