How to Treat Blackened Teeth After a Dental Injury in Toddlers?
Tooth injury resulting in discoloration to black? My son is currently two and a half years old. About two months ago, he fell and hit his front tooth, causing it to bleed. Since then, the tooth has turned dark. Is there a way to treat this? Will it improve when he eventually lose...
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Blackening of the teeth indicates that the dental pulp has necrotized and deteriorated. It is recommended to seek root canal treatment for the primary teeth as soon as possible.[Read More] How to Treat Blackened Teeth After a Dental Injury in Toddlers?
What to Do If Your Tooth Is Broken in Half?
What should I do if my tooth is broken? If a tooth is broken in half due to a fall, there are several treatment options available: 1. **Dental Bonding**: A tooth-colored resin can be applied to the broken area to restore its shape and function. 2. **Dental Crown**: If a signifi...
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The management of a fractured tooth depends on the location and direction of the fracture. From your correspondence, it is difficult to ascertain the exact position, size, and orientation of the fracture. Generally, if the fracture is in the crown of the tooth and the pulp is not...[Read More] What to Do If Your Tooth Is Broken in Half?