I have damaged my tooth in an accident, how soon is too soon to have orthodontic treatment?
I suffered injuries to my front teeth in a serious cycling accident two months ago. A blow to the mouth damaged four teeth and I also had an abcess a week after the accident.
I have a minor chip to a canine, but the other three are more complicated.
1.1 is fractured, but vital, and has had a composite temporary restoration with a plan to crown it once 2.1 settles down.
2.2 has has RCT performed by an endodontist. 2.1 is pushed inwards and my dentist has discussed various options, including watch and wait, RCT and crown or an implant. The endodontist suggested being referred to an othodontist to have it “straightened” back to its original position, but not doing anything surgical. The tooth is vital, but my dentist advises that it might need RCT at some point in the future. What options might an othrodontist consider to “push out” from behind a single central incisor in a case like this?
Thanks for any advice offered!
Orthodontic treatment might cause more problems with the tooth at this early stage. Perhaps it’s worth waiting another 2 months or so to check on it vitality. If it seems ok then he treatment hopefully proceed without problems
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