Dental Trauma Care
Dental trauma care is same-day specialist treatment for teeth that have been knocked out, fractured, displaced, or split — usually from sports, falls, or accidents. Time matters: a knocked-out permanent tooth has the best chance of being saved if it is reimplanted within 30 minutes, and even longer delays are still worth treating. Hope Endodontics holds time daily for trauma cases.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Hope Feldman · Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics
Last reviewed May 5, 2026 · NPI 1275089088
When you need dental trauma
These are the most common reasons dental trauma is recommended. If you recognize any of these signs, call the office. We hold time daily for urgent endodontic care.
- A tooth knocked completely out (avulsion)
- A tooth pushed up, down, or sideways (luxation)
- A tooth fractured or split
- A tooth that turned dark after a past injury
- A tooth that hurts after a past injury — even months later
How dental trauma works at Hope Endodontics
- 1
Call us first
Phone +1 (480) 943-1900 immediately. The team will guide first aid over the phone.
- 2
Knocked-out tooth: pick up by the crown
Never touch the root. Rinse gently with milk or saline (NOT water) if dirty.
- 3
Reimplant if possible
Push the tooth gently back into the socket and bite on a clean cloth to hold it. If you cannot, store the tooth in milk, saliva, or saline — NOT water, which damages the root cells.
- 4
Get to the office fast
Best outcomes inside 30 minutes; still worth treating up to several hours.
- 5
CBCT-guided evaluation
Imaging confirms the extent of damage and the best treatment path.
- 6
Stabilize and treat
Splinting, root canal therapy, regenerative endodontics, or surgical repair as indicated.
The technology behind every appointment
- Same-day urgent slots reserved daily
- CBCT 3D imaging for trauma evaluation
- Surgical operating microscope
- Splinting materials and techniques per IADT 2020 guidelines
Typical cost
Estimates only. Actual fees depend on your insurance plan, the complexity of the tooth, and any additional restoration work. We provide a written estimate before treatment so there are no surprises.
| Item | Estimated range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trauma evaluation (CBCT included) | $300–$500 | — |
| Splinting + initial stabilization | $200–$500 | — |
| Subsequent treatment if indicated | See specific procedure | Root canal, regenerative, or surgical |
Frequently Asked Questions
- My tooth was knocked out — what do I do in the next 30 minutes?
- Pick the tooth up by the crown (never the root). Rinse gently with milk or saline (NOT water — water damages the root cells). Try to push it gently back into the socket. If you cannot, store it in milk, saliva, or saline. Call (480) 943-1900 immediately and head to the office. The faster the reimplantation, the better the chance of saving the tooth.
- How fast can I be seen for dental trauma?
- Most days, same-day. Call (480) 943-1900 and the team will triage and confirm a slot. If it is after hours and the trauma is severe (fever, swelling, breathing difficulty), go to the nearest emergency room and call us first thing the next morning.
- Can a baby tooth be reimplanted?
- No. Reimplanting a knocked-out baby tooth can damage the developing permanent tooth underneath. If a baby tooth is knocked out, save it but do not reimplant — call us for evaluation.
- My child chipped a tooth at a game. Is it urgent?
- It depends on how deep the chip goes. A small enamel chip is usually not urgent. A chip that exposes the inner yellow dentin or the red pulp is urgent — call us. A discolored tooth weeks or months after a past injury is also worth evaluating, even without pain.
- What if I find the broken-off piece of tooth?
- Save it. Sometimes the fragment can be re-bonded. Store it in milk and bring it with you to the appointment.
Explore other endodontic services
Root Canal Therapy
Relieve pain and save your natural tooth with microscope-guided root canal therapy.
Apicoectomy
Microscope-guided surgical removal of infected tissue at the root tip when conventional retreatment is not an option.
Sedation Endodontics
Nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation options for anxious patients and longer treatments.
Pediatric Endodontics
Pulpotomy, pulpectomy, and vital pulp therapy for children and teens, with age-appropriate behavioral guidance.
Regenerative Endodontics
Pulp-tissue regeneration for immature permanent teeth — preserving long-term root development.
Endodontic Retreatment
When a prior root canal hasn't healed, CBCT-guided retreatment gives your tooth a second chance.
Endodontic Microsurgery
Apicoectomy removes persistent infection at the root tip and preserves your natural tooth.
Cracked Tooth Care
Specialist diagnosis and treatment for cracked, fractured, or split teeth before they worsen.
CBCT 3D Imaging
High-resolution 3D scans for precise diagnosis and conservative treatment planning.
Emergency Endodontist
Same-day appointments for severe tooth pain, infection, and dental trauma.
Endodontic Second Opinions
Independent specialist review before you commit to a root canal or extraction.
References
- American Association of Endodontists. aae.org
- American Board of Endodontics. aae.org/about/abe
- NIH National Library of Medicine. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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