mouth and dental disorders
Fractured, Loosened, or Knocked Out Teeth
Fractured teeth
The upper front teeth are prone to injury and fracture. A person who has brief, sharp pain while chewing or while eating something cold may have an incomplete fracture of a tooth somewhere in the mouth. As long as the tooth is only cracked and a piece has not split off, the dentist can often correct the problem with a simple filling. More extensive fractures may require a crown, with or without Root canal treatment and tooth extraction . If a tooth is not sensitive to cold air or water after an injury, most likely only the hard outer surface (enamel) has been damaged. Even if the enamel has been slightly chipped, immediate treatment is not required. Fractures of the intermediate layer of the tooth (dentin) are usually painful when exposed to air and/or food, so people with such fractures seek dental care quickly. If the fracture affects the innermost part of the tooth (pulp), a red spot and often some blood will appear in the fracture. Root canal treatment may be needed to remove the remaining injured pulp before it causes severe pain. 