A sudden accident, a sports injury, or a hard fall can lead to traumatic tooth injuries. These situations are often painful and alarming. Fortunately, specialized dental care can save your smile. At Cascade Endodontics in Orem, Utah, Dr. Jon Jenson and his team provide expert care for complex tooth trauma, helping patients across Provo and Utah County restore their oral health.
Expert Care When You Need It Most
Expert endodontic care is crucial for an injured tooth, ensuring precise diagnosis, effective treatment, and long-term preservation, preventing complications and restoring optimal oral health
When a tooth is injured, time is critical. Seeking immediate attention from a specialist can make the difference between saving and losing a tooth. Dr. Jon Jenson is a highly respected endodontist with the advanced training necessary to handle these urgent cases. His expertise is recognized through his membership in several prestigious professional organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Utah Dental Association, the Utah Association of Endodontics, and the American Association of Endodontists. This commitment to his field ensures you receive care that is based on the latest research and techniques.
How Endodontics Treats Traumatic Tooth Injuries
Endodontics is a specialized field of dentistry focused on the tooth pulp and the tissues surrounding the root of a tooth. Traumatic injuries often damage this sensitive inner tissue, requiring prompt and precise treatment. Here are a few common traumatic injuries an endodontist can manage:
Dislodged (Luxated) Teeth: A forceful impact can push a tooth out of its normal position. It might be pushed sideways, further into, or partially out of its socket. An endodontist can reposition and stabilize the tooth to encourage healing. In many cases, a root canal is necessary to treat damage to the pulp and prevent infection, preserving the natural tooth structure.
Avulsed (Knocked-Out) Teeth: This is one of the most serious dental emergencies. When a tooth is completely knocked out of your mouth, immediate action is crucial. If you can retrieve the tooth, handle it by the crown (not the root), gently rinse it, and try to place it back in the socket. If that isn’t possible, store it in a small container of milk. Seeing an endodontist like Dr. Jenson within an hour gives you the best chance of saving the tooth. He can reimplant it and perform any necessary follow-up procedures to ensure it reattaches properly.
In both situations, the endodontist’s goal is to save your natural tooth. Dr. Jenson uses advanced imaging and tools to assess the extent of the damage to the pulp and surrounding bone. He then develops a treatment plan to clean the root canal system, remove any damaged tissue, and seal the tooth to protect it from future infection.
Don’t Wait to Seek Treatment
If you have experienced a tooth injury, especially one involving a dislodged or knocked-out tooth, it is essential to seek help immediately. The sooner you act, the better the prognosis for your tooth. Residents of Orem, Provo, and the greater Utah County area have access to a leading specialist right in their community.
At Cascade Endodontics, we understand the urgency and stress of a dental emergency. Dr. Jon Jenson and our compassionate team are here to provide the swift, expert care you need to save your tooth and protect your smile. If you or a loved one has suffered a traumatic tooth injury, contact us right away.