Dr. Chelsea Keck provides treatment to resolve oral trauma and help you regain your health, oral function and appearance. During your consultation, she will work with you to create a treatment plan that meets your needs and will address your concerns.
What Is Oral Trauma?
Oral trauma refers to injuries that occur in and around your mouth, including your teeth, gums and the surrounding facial structures. These injuries can result from accidents, falls, sports mishaps or other incidents that impact the mouth area. Oral trauma can cause physical damage and often carries emotional effects as well.
Common Types of Oral Trauma
There are several types of oral trauma that individuals may experience, including:
- Intraoral Lacerations: These are cuts or tears that happen inside the mouth. They can occur on the lips, cheeks, tongue or gums and may require medical attention.
- Knocked-Out (Avulsed) Teeth: When a tooth is completely knocked out due to a strong impact, immediate dental care is crucial to try to save and reattach the tooth.
- Facial Lacerations: These involve cuts or wounds on the face, including the lips and skin. Proper treatment helps prevent infections and ensures proper healing.
- Fractured Facial Bones: The bones in the face, such as the cheeks, eye sockets or nose, can break due to accidents. Treatment may involve realigning and stabilizing the bones.
- Fractured Upper or Lower Jaw: Accidents can also lead to jaw fractures. Treating these fractures often requires immobilizing the jaw to allow proper healing.
Treating Oral Trauma
Our experienced dentist and team specialize in addressing various aspects of oral trauma. Depending on the severity and type of injury, treatment may be provided in a hospital setting or as an outpatient procedure. We are equipped to manage soft tissue injuries, bone fractures and dental issues resulting from trauma.
Prompt medical attention is vital for oral trauma cases. For lacerations and wounds, we ensure proper cleaning, stitching and care to prevent infections and promote healing. In cases of knocked-out teeth, quick action increases the chances of successful reattachment.
When dealing with fractured facial bones or jaws, our expertise allows us to assess the extent of the damage and determine the most suitable treatment, which may involve realignment or surgery.
Overall, our goal is to provide gentle, effective care that not only addresses the physical aspects of oral trauma but also helps you recover emotionally. If you’ve experienced oral trauma, we encourage you to reach out to our office for the expert care you need to restore your health and appearance.
Schedule A Consultation
Our goal here at Audubon Dental is to provide gentle, effective care that not only addresses the physical aspects of oral trauma but also helps you recover emotionally. If you have experienced oral trauma in Spokane, Washington, we encourage you to reach out to use at 509-325-4227 for the expert care you need to restore your health and appearance.