Dental Trauma Care in Citrus Heights, CA

A knocked out, cracked, or displaced tooth is a true dental emergency. At Citrus Heights Endodontics, Dr. Jyotsna Sundar provides urgent, specialist dental trauma care to give your injured tooth the best possible chance of survival.

Dental Trauma Care in Citrus Heights, CA

A knocked out, cracked, or displaced tooth is a true dental emergency. At Citrus Heights Endodontics, Dr. Jyotsna Sundar provides urgent, specialist dental trauma care to give your injured tooth the best possible chance of survival.

What Is Dental Trauma?

Dental trauma refers to any injury affecting the teeth, surrounding gums, or supporting bone structure. It can happen in an instant — a sports collision, an accidental fall, a car accident, or a sudden blow to the face — and the consequences for your teeth can be serious if not treated quickly by the right specialist.

Dental trauma injuries range from chipped or cracked teeth to teeth that have been pushed out of position or completely knocked out of the socket. In many cases, the damage extends beyond what is visible to the eye, affecting the delicate pulp and nerve tissue inside the tooth.

Endodontists are uniquely qualified to manage dental trauma because their training focuses specifically on diagnosing and treating conditions inside the tooth. Dr. Jyotsna Sundar has the expertise to assess the full extent of your injury, stabilize the affected tooth, and develop a treatment plan that gives you the best long term outcome.

Types of Dental Trauma We Treat

Dental injuries can affect the tooth, root, or surrounding tissues. Dr. Sundar can evaluate the injury and recommend endodontic care when needed.

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Cracked or fractured teeth that may involve the root or inner pulp of the tooth

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Knocked loose or displaced teeth that need prompt evaluation and stabilization

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Tooth pain, swelling, or sensitivity after an accident, fall, or sports injury

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Root injury or infection after trauma that may require endodontic treatment

Why See an Endodontist for a Dental Injury?

Not all dental professionals are equally equipped to handle traumatic injuries. Endodontists specialize in diagnosing and treating the internal structures of the tooth — the pulp, the canals, and the root — which is precisely where dental trauma does its greatest damage.

Dr. Jyotsna Sundar completed a Master of Science in Endodontics alongside her dental degree, giving her advanced training in trauma assessment, pulp management, and the long term monitoring that complex dental injuries require. She understands that a traumatic dental injury is not always fully understood in a single visit and that careful follow up is often just as important as the initial treatment.

When every minute counts and the stakes are the survival of your natural tooth, you want a specialist who handles these cases with focused expertise and genuine care.

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What to Expect at Your Dental Trauma Appointment

Dental trauma cases are handled with urgency and thoroughness at Citrus Heights Endodontics. Here is what the process looks like when you come to us after a dental injury:

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Urgent Assessment and Diagnosis

Dr. Sundar will examine the injured tooth or teeth, take X-rays to assess the full extent of the damage, and evaluate the health of the surrounding tissue and bone. She will explain her findings clearly and outline the treatment options available to you.

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Stabilization

Depending on the type and severity of the injury, Dr. Sundar may reposition and splint a displaced tooth, place a temporary restoration over exposed pulp, or begin root canal therapy to address infection or nerve damage right away.

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Treatment

The appropriate endodontic treatment is performed based on the nature of the injury. This may include root canal therapy, pulp capping, or other specialist interventions to preserve as much of the natural tooth as possible.

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Follow Up Monitoring

Dental trauma often requires careful monitoring over time. Dr. Sundar will schedule follow up appointments to track the healing of the injured tooth and intervene early if any new concerns arise.

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Coordination With Your General Dentist

After the acute phase of treatment is complete, Dr. Sundar will coordinate with your general dentist to ensure the tooth receives any final restorative work needed to fully protect and restore its function.

What Our Patients Are Saying

Frequently Asked Questions About Dental Trauma

Q: What should I do if my tooth gets knocked out?

Pick the tooth up by the crown and avoid touching the root. Rinse it gently with clean water if it is dirty. If possible, try to reinsert it into the socket and hold it gently in place while you travel to our office. If reinsertion is not possible, store the tooth in milk or between your cheek and gum to keep it moist. Call our office immediately and get there as fast as you can.

Q: Can a cracked tooth be saved after an injury?

In many cases yes. The outcome depends on the location and severity of the crack, whether the pulp has been affected, and how quickly you seek specialist care. Dr. Sundar will assess the tooth thoroughly and give you an honest evaluation of the options available.

Q: My tooth does not hurt after the injury. Do I still need to see a specialist?

Yes. Many dental trauma injuries cause internal damage that is not immediately painful. An endodontist can identify problems on X-rays that are not yet symptomatic and address them before they develop into more serious complications.

Q: Do I need a referral to be seen for dental trauma?

No referral is needed. If you or a family member has suffered a dental injury, contact our office directly at (916) 586-8746 and we will get you seen as quickly as possible.

Every Minute Counts. Contact Us Right Away.

Dental trauma requires immediate specialist attention. Do not wait to see if the pain goes away on its own. Contact Citrus Heights Endodontics as soon as possible after a dental injury and give your tooth the best possible chance of being saved.

Hours

Monday 8:30 am- 5:30pm

Tuesday 8:30 am- 5:30pm

Wednesday 8:30 am- 5:30pm

Thursday. 8:30 am- 5:30pm

Friday Closed

Weekend Closed

Location

7628 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610, United States

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