Lysaght Dental Care - Endodontics http://www.lysaghtdental.com/index.php/services/endodontics
The pulp can become diseased or infected as a result of deep decay, trauma, leakage around an existing filling or a crack in the tooth allowing bacteria to access the pulp chamber. Prolonged hot or cold sensitivity. Sore to bite on. Throbbing or dull pain requiring painkillers. Then you may require root canal treatment. We will always aim to see you on the same day if you call with a tooth ache. Lysaght Dental, Mallow Primary Healthcare Centre, Mallow, Cork, Ireland Tel: 022 53344. Click here to email.
Lysaght Dental Care - Trauma & Emergencies http://www.lysaghtdental.com/index.php/services/trauma-emergencies
Occasionally a tooth may seem knocked out but it is actually intruded (pushed all the way in). If this is the case the tooth will usually re-erupt on its own. The dentist may decide to take an xray to check its position to the developing permanent teeth. If the tooth is very dirty rinse it in milk or saliva. If no milk is available use water but for no more than a few seconds. Don’t scrub the root as this can damage the chances of success. Sometimes the trauma is enough to push the tooth out of its regul...