Will I need treatment?

Dental Trauma - Baby and Adult Teeth

This depends on what the injury is, whether it is a baby tooth or an adult tooth, how severe the damage is and whether there are any complications with healing. 

The aims of treatment are:

• Relieve any pain or discomfort
• Prevent damage to the underlying adult tooth
• Maintain the tooth for as long as possible (more relevant to adult teeth)

The treatment which can be offered depends on your/your child's level of anxiety and co-operation with dental examination and treatment.

Often no treatment is a good option for young pre-cooperative children. You and your dentist can monitor the tooth for any signs of an unfavourable outcome (see here) and manage them when they arise. This prevents any unnecessary anxiety for your child. 

You can find out more about what treatment you or your child may need by going to our dental trauma homepage and clicking on the type of injury you've had.