Shattered front tooth!?!
Question: So, I was playing ultimate frisbee wih my friends, and I got hit in the mouth with the frisbee really hard. My right front tooth got shattered. Not just broken, shattered. Because we were playing in the park, I doubt I was able to grab all the pieces. I did grab a couple though. My left front tooth is also loose. It is still in the socket but it it loose.
Because this happened after 7, all the dentist offices were closed. I have to wait until tomorrow morning to get treatment.
Is there anything I can do now? What kind of treatment will I end up getting? How long will it take to heal? Will there be any permanent effects?
Thanks.
Answers: So, I was playing ultimate frisbee wih my friends, and I got hit in the mouth with the frisbee really hard. My right front tooth got shattered. Not just broken, shattered. Because we were playing in the park, I doubt I was able to grab all the pieces. I did grab a couple though. My left front tooth is also loose. It is still in the socket but it it loose.
Because this happened after 7, all the dentist offices were closed. I have to wait until tomorrow morning to get treatment.
Is there anything I can do now? What kind of treatment will I end up getting? How long will it take to heal? Will there be any permanent effects?
Thanks.
If some of your tooth is still in tact, you will probably need a permanant bond. There is alot that your dentist can do. I shattered my two front teeth years ago. They still require "work" every 8-10 years, but they look fine, very real. I doubt that they will be able to use the pieces.
Your left tooth might tighten up. If there is swellling around it, it can feel loose. When the swelling goes away, it might be normal again.
Hope you have dental insurance. It can get pricey!
ouch prolly need a crown
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