Household accidents and sports injuries are common causes of oral trauma. Sometimes a blow to the face can cause immediate injury to soft oral tissues, yet show no overt sign of damage to a tooth. As a day or two passes inflammation can start to build up around the root of the tooth causing a toothache.
When this happens, you should not delay in seeking treatment at Dr. Laurin Cardwell’s dental office in Sylva, North Carolina. The longer you procrastinate professional dental care the more likely you are to experience serious complications in the compromised tooth. You might want to try rubbing a little topical oral analgesic onto the surrounding gums for temporary relief, while awaiting your appointment with Dr. Laurin Cardwell.
In some cases of toothache caused by oral trauma the internal structure of the tooth is damaged. This could also include damage to the underlying tissues of the socket. In a situation like this Dr. Laurin Cardwell can often treat the tooth with a root canal. This will replace the damaged internal structures with a sterile dental material. This will prepare an anchor point to secure a crown.
If it’s warranted, Dr. Laurin Cardwell might also provide you with a prescription for pain management or anti-inflammatory medication. This can help you remain comfortable while the traumatized tissues in your mouth gradually heal. If you live in the Sylva, North Carolina, area and you’re suffering with a toothache, you should not delay in calling 828-631-3567 to have it examined and treated at Cardwell Family Dentistry.