Suggest treatments for shadowing of tooth
Patient: My 16 year old son had three teeth knocked out five weeks ago.   They were put back into his mouth about 40 minutes after getting knocked out by our friend who is a dentist.     A splint was put in place to keep the teeth in place.  He has not been able to chew using these teeth (front upper, number 8-10).     Today, the number 10 tooth has some shadowing and he has been advised to see an Endodontics.    When should we do this and is it ok for him to use his front teeth now? Doctor: Thanks for posting your query to HCM.After going through the history of trauma to your son, his tooth number 10 should be treated by root canal therapy for which you should visit an endodontist to stop the progress of infection underneath it which is seen in cases of trauma commonly.And he should not start using his front teeth as of now to promote faster bone healing.Hope my answer will help you.Thanks