I have damaged my tooth a while ago and it is still sensitive, can I get brace treatment?
Q.
Hi I would like to ask your advice on my up and coming orthodontic treatment which is to correct my underbite. The problem is that I recently suffered trauma to my teeth which subsequently left my central incisor loose.
I am scheduled for the fitting procedure in May which will be a year on from the trauma took place.
My tooth is still sensitive and tender and I am anxious that it is to soon to have braces fitted. I am afraid the tooth will die.
The orthodontist has not taken any individual x-rays and has told me if the tooth is going to die it will die anyway.
What is your opinion on my situation?
Hi I would like to ask your advice on my up and coming orthodontic treatment which is to correct my underbite. The problem is that I recently suffered trauma to my teeth which subsequently left my central incisor loose.
I am scheduled for the fitting procedure in May which will be a year on from the trauma took place.
My tooth is still sensitive and tender and I am anxious that it is to soon to have braces fitted. I am afraid the tooth will die.
The orthodontist has not taken any individual x-rays and has told me if the tooth is going to die it will die anyway.
What is your opinion on my situation?
A.
Dear Enquirer,
It is advisable to have xrays of the roots of the traumatised tooth just to see the condition of the tooth and root before you start active treatment.
The fact that you are still having sensitivity/tenderness on that tooth suggests that part of the nerve is damaged and you may require future root treatment to this tooth in order to resolve this issue. The tooth/nerve may die of it’s own accord and there is no need to wait any longer for your braces as a year is more tan enough time/
Go ahead and have the braces treatment and keep in your mind, youmay need further treatment on the loose tooth.
Regards,
Sunita
Dear Enquirer,
It is advisable to have xrays of the roots of the traumatised tooth just to see the condition of the tooth and root before you start active treatment.
The fact that you are still having sensitivity/tenderness on that tooth suggests that part of the nerve is damaged and you may require future root treatment to this tooth in order to resolve this issue. The tooth/nerve may die of it’s own accord and there is no need to wait any longer for your braces as a year is more tan enough time/
Go ahead and have the braces treatment and keep in your mind, youmay need further treatment on the loose tooth.
Regards,
Sunita
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