Accidents & trauma
Having a tooth accidentally chipped or knocked out in an accident or when playing your favourite sport can be a very BIG deal. We can help...
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Dental injuries are considered an emergency in dentistry and we take referrals when an accident has damaged your teeth. At HRS Dental Care we have a wealth of experience and specialist knowledge to ensure that an injury doesn’t have to have a long-term effect on your dental health and well-being.
Importantly, here at HRS Dental Care, we have all of the specialist knowledge and equipment under one roof to deal with most types of teeth damage or loss.
Dental trauma most commonly affects the upper front teeth (incisors) and can affect your smile & confidence, ability to chew food and can be costly. Accidents within and around the house are the main cause of injury to baby teeth, while accidents at home, school and sports account for most of the injuries to the adult teeth.
Physical activities and contact sports, such as rugby and boxing or any sport involving a fast moving ball can pose a threat to your teeth, unless a mouth guard is worn. When a tooth is accidentally damaged, it is important that professional advice from a dentist is sought immediately.
In the UK, it is recommended that a mouth guard should be part of the sports kit. The wearing of mouth guards or helmets with face shields during organised contact sports can reduce the likelihood of fracturing a tooth.
Having a mouth guard will add a dimension of protection to your teeth as it spreads the impact across the mouth meaning individual teeth are less likely to be lost. Although there are several types of guards you can get from shops, we recommend a custom made guard which will fit securely around your teeth. This may cost slightly more than a ready-made mouth guard from a sport shop, but the extra protection you will be giving your teeth could be priceless.
