Dental Avulsion in Parker, Colorado

Sometimes, losing a tooth doesn’t mean it’s gone forever. If a person acts quickly and follows the proper protocol, it may be possible to reinsert a permanent tooth that has been knocked out. We at Ardas Family Dental in Parker can provide support to patients in this situation, but since it usually comes up unexpectedly, we want them to know what they need to do to improve their tooth’s odds of survival.

We use the term “dental avulsion” to describe a tooth that has been completely knocked out, and not just broken. An avulsed tooth should be lifted by its crown, not its root, and rinsed with a saline solution. If possible, it should be inserted back into its socket. If this is not possible, other options are to hold it inside the cheek or in an American Dental Association-approved tooth saving container which may be in a nearby first aid kit. It may also be transported in a glass of saltwater or milk.

An avulsed tooth must be treated within an hour to be saved, and patients should give higher priority to gashes on their face. Only adult teeth can be saved; reinserted baby teeth may fuse with the skull bones and fail to fall out naturally later. The tooth may also still need a root canal. However, saving it will spare a patient from needing an implant or partial denture replacement.

Dr. Roopi Kattaura operates Ardas Family Dental at 10233 S Parker Rd, Suite 205, Parker, Colorado. Call 720-459-8420 or visit Ardas Family Dental and fill out a contact sheet.

Treating Intrinsic Stains at Ardas Family Dental

If your teeth are discolored, we at Ardas Family Dental in Parker, Colorado can restore them to a dazzling white. But if the stains are internal, then you may have more than just a cosmetic problem. We want everyone to be able to recognize the signs that they need urgent dental care, which is why this week’s blog post is dedicated to possible causes of internal, or intrinsic stains.

Usually, stains are external, meaning that the outer layer of enamel has become discolored by something the patient regularly consumes. Intrinsic stains are caused by discoloration deeper in the tooth. Sometimes, they develop because a person was exposed to tetracycline antibiotics or excessive amounts of fluoride as a child, in which cases the stains are harmless. We may simply cover them with veneers or bonding. But it is much more common for intrinsic stains to result from infections in the pulp chamber. Infections will turn dental pulp black, red, or purple, and may be painful and produce a bad smell. They can spread if not treated in time and will not go away on their own.

We can treat pulp infections by doing a root canal. Once the infection has been removed, we may pack whitening cream into the pulp chamber and remove it about a week later. If the tooth is still discolored, we can mask it with a veneer or bonding, but the priority is to remove the infection.

Dr. Roopi Kattaura operates Ardas Family Dental at 10233 S Parker Rd, Suite 205, Parker, Colorado. Call 720-459-8420 or visit Ardas Family Dental and fill out a contact sheet.