Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are trained, skilled and uniquely qualified to manage and treat Facial Trauma. Dr. Huberman is on staff at your local hospital and provides emergency room coverage for facial injuries including:
There are a number of possible causes of facial trauma. Motor vehicle accidents, accidental falls, sports injuries, interpersonal violence and work related injuries account for many. Types of facial injuries can range from injuries of teeth to extremely severe injuries of the skin and bones of the face. Typically, facial injuries are classified as either soft tissue injuries (skin and gums), bone injuries (fractures), or injuries to special regions (such as the eyes, facial nerves or the salivary glands). The proper treatment of facial injuries is now the realm of specialists, such as Dr. Huberman, is well versed in the emergency care, acute treatment and long term reconstruction and rehabilitation of the patient.
What should I do if have knocked out a tooth?
If you knock out a tooth, you should: find the tooth hold it by the crown (the white bit that sticks out of the gum) lick the tooth clean if it's dirty, or rinse it in water put it back into position (adult teeth only, never try to re-insert a baby tooth) bite on a handkerchief to hold the tooth in place go to see a dentist as an emergency If you can't put the tooth back in position, put it in milk and see a dentist straight away. The sooner a knocked-out tooth is re-implanted, the more likely it is to embed itself back into the gum. If your child knocks out a baby tooth, you shouldn't try to re-implant it because you may damage the adult tooth growing underneath. Take your child to see a dentist immediately.
Dental implants offer several advantages over traditional tooth replacement options like dentures or bridges. Here are some of the main dis- advantages of dental implants that you should be aware of:
- Find the tooth hold it by the crown (the white bit that sticks out of the gum)
- Lick the tooth clean if it's dirty, or rinse it in water put it back into position (adult teeth only, never try to re-insert a baby tooth)
- Bite on a handkerchief to hold the tooth in place
- Go to see a dentist as an emergency
Knocking out a tooth a serious dental emergency and it is important to see a dentist or oral surgeon within the hour if you want to save it - Bruce Huberman, DMD
