A stick or elbow to the face, a high-speed ball right to the jaw, or a forceful collision are all commonplace ways to suffer a sports dental injury. Our Placerville dentist has plenty of experience helping to end the pain so you can get back in the game! For any type of oral sports injury, the Placerville Dental Group is here to guide you through the emergency treatment and the recovery.
Types of Dental Sports Injuries
Sports related injuries usually feature one or more of the following problems:
- A knocked out tooth.
- A displaced, cracked, or chipped tooth.
- Injury to the lips, cheeks, or tongue.
- Damage to orthodontics, dentures, dental bridges, and dental crowns
Dental injuries can cause bleeding, swelling and pain. It is important to know what to do in order to make the best possible recovery. When a tooth is damaged, that recovery should always include a trip to the dentist as soon as possible!
Do This for Sports Dental Injuries
No matter your type of injury, here are the steps you should take:
- Remove any foreign objects, if possible.
- Wash and rinse the wounded area with clean water. Plain salt water is even better.
- Apply gentle, direct pressure to the affected area using gauze or other clean material to stop any bleeding.
- If you lost a tooth or parts of a tooth, gather them together. Gently rinse the tooth and try to reinsert it for the trip to the dentist. If that fails, keep it safe in a clean plastic bag or container.
- If you broke a dental appliance, collect the pieces, gently rinse them off, and bring them to the emergency dentist in a clean plastic bag or container.
- Contact the Placerville Dental Group at (530) 295-8000 for 24/7 urgent dental care.
While it is not uncommon for injured athletes to finish the game or the activity despite a damaged tooth, even if we recommend otherwise, the bravado must stop after the game is over. Call us from the sporting grounds and we can be ready for you by the time you arrive at our dental clinic.
Contact the Placerville Dental Group for Urgent Care
With a sports related injury, it is vital that you see a dentist as soon as possible! Delay can mean the difference between losing and saving a tooth. Contact us anytime at (530) 295-8000. Our goal is to provide immediate care that helps restore your oral health!
