Dental Injuries from a Car Accident
During an accident, a person can sustain significant injury to their face and mouth. With the great forces involved in a collision, a person's face may become smashed against the side of the vehicle or can fall into the steering column if airbags do not properly deploy. In these situations, the trauma can result in several different types of injuries that may require prompt treatment.
A primary concern for a motorist suffering a facial injury is the condition of the jaw. Although capable of withstanding a decent amount of daily stress, the jaw and the temporomandibular joint cannot handle such high stresses as those found in a car crash. As a result, the jaw bone itself may fracture at the site of trauma. This can require emergency treatment to help the bone heal. Additionally, the jaw may be struck out of its socket by an accident. In these cases, medical treatment is necessary to properly reset the joint and help it heal properly.
Perhaps most obviously, teeth can become significantly damaged in a collision. Teeth show incredible toughness throughout a person's life and have no problem handling chewing and mashing throughout the day. However, a sufficient force might either chip the tooth, exposing the interior, or knock the tooth loose altogether. In these cases, a person may receive emergency attention from a dentist, and may later need to find a suitable alternative for those lost teeth. These injures can prove permanent and, without dental treatment, can forever change the way a person looks.
In rare cases, the force of the accident can actually cause a person to bite down with a massive force and shear off a portion of their tongue. This may be uncommon, but it can have a significant effect on that individual's ability to speak.
If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be eligible for legal compensation. To talk about your claim with an advisor, contact the Sheboygan car accident attorneys of Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C., today for more information.
A primary concern for a motorist suffering a facial injury is the condition of the jaw. Although capable of withstanding a decent amount of daily stress, the jaw and the temporomandibular joint cannot handle such high stresses as those found in a car crash. As a result, the jaw bone itself may fracture at the site of trauma. This can require emergency treatment to help the bone heal. Additionally, the jaw may be struck out of its socket by an accident. In these cases, medical treatment is necessary to properly reset the joint and help it heal properly.
Perhaps most obviously, teeth can become significantly damaged in a collision. Teeth show incredible toughness throughout a person's life and have no problem handling chewing and mashing throughout the day. However, a sufficient force might either chip the tooth, exposing the interior, or knock the tooth loose altogether. In these cases, a person may receive emergency attention from a dentist, and may later need to find a suitable alternative for those lost teeth. These injures can prove permanent and, without dental treatment, can forever change the way a person looks.
In rare cases, the force of the accident can actually cause a person to bite down with a massive force and shear off a portion of their tongue. This may be uncommon, but it can have a significant effect on that individual's ability to speak.
If you have been injured in a car accident, you may be eligible for legal compensation. To talk about your claim with an advisor, contact the Sheboygan car accident attorneys of Habush, Habush & Rottier, S.C., today for more information.