The underlying tooth root and periodontal ligaments that keep your teeth grounded in your smile may not be enough to withstand a powerful blow to the face, and it’s possible that this sort of situation could knock out a tooth. If you have a tooth gap as a result of a knocked-out tooth, we may… Read more »
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A Bridge Restoration Can Replace a Knocked-Out Tooth
Having a tooth knocked out often causes severe trauma to the tooth as well as the gums and socket that once held it in place. This usually results in the total loss of the tooth, and your dentists, Drs. McKinley and McKinley-Holloway, will need to extract any remnants before suturing the gums. Later, they might… Read more »