Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Facial trauma can involve broken teeth, jaw fractures, lacerations and injuries to the facial bones. Prompt assessment is important to check for injuries that may not be obvious at first.
Management ranges from stabilising teeth and repairing soft tissue to treating jaw fractures. Serious injuries may need urgent hospital care, and your dentist will coordinate referral where required.
Benefits
- Prompt assessment of injuries
- Care for teeth, gums and jaws
- Coordination with hospital teams if needed
- Helps protect function and appearance
- Clear follow-up plan
What to Expect
- Emergency assessment and pain relief
- Checks for other serious injuries
- Imaging such as X-ray or CT if required
- Stabilisation or repair of injuries
- Referral for hospital care when needed
- Follow-up and rehabilitation planning
Frequently Asked Questions
Go to an emergency department for severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, vision changes or a suspected broken jaw.
Handle it by the crown, rinse it gently, and keep it moist, for example in milk, then see a dentist immediately.
It can, depending on the injury. Your dentist will assess your bite and arrange treatment if needed.
