Losing a tooth can certainly be painful and traumatic. Even if you learn to live with decreased oral function and any possible changes in your appearance, the void in your mouth could potentially cause complications with your dentition. The nearby teeth could gradually start to change their alignment, this could increase your chances of suffering chipped or fractured teeth in... read more »

There are rare instances when an accident or sports injury can carry enough force to knock a tooth out of the socket. Also known as dental avulsion, this severe oral trauma can also cause the tooth to fracture at the gumline. A situation of this magnitude always requires some basic first-aid while seeking emergency care from one of the dentists... read more »