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Dental Trauma & Tooth Avulsion Treatment in St Leonards
By: damian@nestdental.com.auUpdated: February 25, 2026
Dental trauma can happen suddenly - from sports injuries and falls to accidents and unexpected impacts. When a tooth is knocked loose, fractured, or completely knocked out (tooth avulsion), immediate action is critical. At Nest Dental in St Leonards, we provide urgent assessment and treatment for dental injuries.
What Is Dental Trauma?
Dental trauma refers to injury to the teeth, gums, lips, or jaw caused by external force. Trauma can range from minor enamel chips to severe injuries such as tooth displacement or complete avulsion (a tooth being knocked out). The faster treatment is provided, the better the outcome - particularly in cases of avulsed permanent teeth.
Types of Dental Trauma
Dental injuries vary in severity:
1
Chipped or Fractured Tooth
Minor fractures may affect only the enamel, while deeper fractures may involve dentin or the pulp.
2
Tooth Luxation (Loose or Displaced Tooth)
The tooth may be pushed inward, outward, or sideways. Stabilisation may be required.
3
Tooth Avulsion (Knocked-Out Tooth)
The tooth is completely displaced from its socket. Reimplantation is possible if treated within 30–60 minutes.
4
Root Fracture
A crack in the root of the tooth, which may require splinting or extraction depending on location.
What to Do If a Tooth Is Knocked Out
Time is critical. Follow these steps immediately:
1
Find the tooth
Handle it by the crown (white part), not the root.
2
Rinse gently
If dirty, rinse briefly with milk or saline. Do not scrub or remove tissue fragments.
3
Reimplant if possible
Gently push the tooth back into the socket and bite on a clean cloth to hold it in place.
4
Keep it moist
If you can't reimplant, store the tooth in milk, saline, or inside your cheek.
5
See a dentist immediately
The best chance of saving the tooth is treatment within 30–60 minutes.
How We Treat Dental Trauma
Treatment depends on the type and severity of injury. Options include dental bonding for chips, splinting for loose teeth, root canal treatment for damaged pulp, crown placement for structural restoration, and reimplantation for avulsed teeth. We'll assess the injury thoroughly and discuss the best approach with you.
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Urgent Dental Injury? Contact Us Now
Time matters with dental trauma. Call us immediately or book an emergency appointment for prompt assessment and care.
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St Leonards
Our St Leonards studio is conveniently located near public transport. We offer a spa-like space where you can unwind and get expert dental care.
Suite 99 (Ground Floor), 545 Pacific Highway
St Leonards NSW 2065, Australia
How to get here
Nest Dental is located in the heart of St Leonards, just moments from St Leonards Station and the new Crows Nest Metro.
St Leonards Station
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3 min walkCrows Nest Metro
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