Dental Trauma
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Dental trauma is an injury that affects the teeth and the tissues that support them, such as the gums or the bone, generally caused by a blow, a fall, or an accident.
How it presents: It can range from a small fracture of the enamel to the displacement or complete loss of a tooth, sometimes with pain, bleeding, or sensitivity.
When to seek care? A dental injury is a good idea to treat promptly, since the speed of the evaluation influences the care of the affected tooth.
Which specialist treats it? The dentist performs the initial evaluation; depending on the case, the endodontist, the maxillofacial surgeon, or, in children, the pediatric dentist is involved. When there is a blow to the teeth, seeking timely dental care is the most advisable choice.
Data on 1,870 doctors who treat dental trauma
Which specialist treats dental trauma?
Dental trauma is treated by a dentist, and in children by a pediatric dentist; depending on the case, an orthodontist or an endodontics specialist may be needed. If a blow has affected a tooth, see your dentist as soon as possible to assess the damage. You can find dentists near you through our directory.
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Doctors specialized in dental trauma
Dr. Jetro Osorio
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Nayeli Solis Argüelles
Dr. María de Lourdes Verde hoyos
Dr. Evelin Flores
Dr. Juan David García Romero
Dr. Daniel García Sánchez Mejorada
Dr. Frida Larrache Campos
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Venus Xochiquetzal Villalobos Hernández
Dr. Elizabeth Bautista López
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Emmanuel Hernández Sánchez
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Brisa Vega Castellanos
Dr. Gimena Soledad Liberman Estévez
Dr. Miriam Nava Castillo
Dr. Daniel Ivan Aquino
Dr. Osiris Ángeles
Dr. Alejandra Palomera Sánchez
Frequently asked questions
What is dental trauma?
Dental trauma is an injury that affects the teeth and the tissues that support them, such as the gums or the bone, generally caused by a blow, a fall, or an accident.
Which doctor treats dental trauma?
Dental trauma is treated by a dentist, and in children by a pediatric dentist; depending on the case, an orthodontist or an endodontics specialist may be needed. If a blow has affected a tooth, see your dentist as soon as possible to assess the damage. You can find dentists near you through our directory.