San Francisco and Marin CA
Sports-related incidents, auto accidents, workplace accidents, and mishaps at home or work are a few of the various settings in which facial trauma can happen. Even a seemingly unimportant accident, like a fall, might cause serious tooth damage. Oral surgery and cosmetic dentistry offer a variety of solutions for traumatic tooth damage. Our San Francisco cosmetic dentists at Glen Park Dental share more details about cosmetic dental procedures after a facial injury so that you know what to expect if you are in an accident.
What are facial and dental trauma?
Whether you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident, a sports incident, or accidentally fall or trip, you could cause severe damage to your face and jaw and require facial surgery, cosmetic treatment, or both.
Our cosmetic dentists in Marin share below the most common maxillofacial trauma cases
- Burns
- Bruises
- Fractures
- Lacerations
- Broken Jaw
- Broken Nose
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Broken Cheekbones
What are the three most common types of facial trauma?
Dental and facial damage can result from various reasons, although sports-related injuries are the most frequent, followed by car accidents. Most often, one (or more) of the facial structures are impacted by a dental or facial injury. The following are some of the most typical trauma types:
- Tooth and Mouth Injuries – Many dental traumas result in cracked or chipped teeth, necessitating a multi-step treatment regimen. An oral surgeon may need to perform a bone transplant or repair a bone fracture if you lose a tooth. However, less severe cases may merely need restorative dentistry.
- Bone Trauma – It’s important to consult with an oral surgeon who can repair the bone injury, restore functionality, and retain cosmetic appeal because bone injuries can impact the cheeks, jaws, eyes, and nose.
- Soft Tissue Injuries – Soft tissue damage can develop from face lacerations. As soon as possible, have an oral surgeon look at them because if the lacerations are deep enough, they might damage the salivary glands and nerves.
What are my cosmetic treatment options when I have a facial injury?
To prevent an undiagnosed root fracture from going untreated, our Bay Area cosmetic dentists will check any damage to a tooth as soon as possible after the injury, both clinically and via X-rays. Sometimes teeth are shifted within the bone by an accident’s force rather than being physically damaged. Fortunately, we can help repair your smile with the following cosmetic treatment options.
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Discolored Teeth
Thin porcelain shells called veneers are affixed to the front of teeth to enhance the look. They are perfect for correcting discoloration and damaged teeth since they are manufactured to match the color of your real teeth. If properly maintained, veneers are durable and only need to be updated after 10 to 20 years of use.
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Chipped or Fractured Teeth
Tooth discoloration, chipping, and fractures may all be fixed with veneers. They aren’t always necessary, though. Tiny chips can occasionally be repaired with dental bonding. In a bonding procedure, the tooth’s surface is etched, and any lost tooth pieces are replaced using a plastic resin that matches the surrounding teeth.
To repair the look and functionality of damaged teeth, crowns, which are porcelain caps, are placed on top of the teeth. They aid in the treatment of tooth decay, the repair of broken fillings, and the restoration of tooth stability after root canal treatments. Porcelain crowns may last between 5 and 15 years and have the appearance and feel of natural teeth.
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Avulsed or Knocked Out Teeth
In some cases, a lost tooth can be reattached. But this isn’t always an option. Dental implants enable the installation of prosthetic teeth. Implants serve as anchors for false teeth and are inserted into the gum. The replacement teeth, which might be crowns, bridges, or dentures, are equally as functional and have a similar look to genuine teeth.
Cosmetic Dentists in Marin, Oakland, and San Francisco, California
It can be overwhelming when you get injured, regardless of the reason, and especially when you suffer severe injuries to your face and jaw. Fortunately, our cosmetic dentists in the Bay Area can restore your smile’s appearance and functionality through a customized treatment plan that may include multiple cosmetic treatments. If you have suffered an injury to your face and need to repair your smile, please call Glen Park Dental at (415) 585-1500 or contact us online to request an appointment.
