Skateboarding Tooth Injury in South OC: What to Do Now + Same-Day Repair

San Juan Capistrano, CA

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In pain after a skate fall? Call now

Same-day help is often available. Call (949) 496-5585 or start here: Emergency Dental Care.

ER or dentist—how to decide

• Go to the ER now if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, suspected jaw fracture, or head injury/LOC.

• Call an emergency dentist for most tooth injuries: knocked-out, loose/pushed tooth, cracked/chipped tooth, lost filling/crown.

First aid you can do right now

If a permanent tooth was knocked out (avulsed)

1. Pick it up by the crown (top), do not touch the root.

2. If dirty, gently rinse with water (no scrubbing/soap).

3. Reinsert into the socket and bite on clean gauze. If you can’t reinsert, keep it moist in milk or your cheek.

4. Get seen immediately—time is critical.

   
   Helpful guide: AAE Knocked-Out Teeth

If the tooth is loose, shifted, or sore to bite (luxation)

• Do not try to force it back yourself.

• Apply a cold compress outside the cheek and avoid biting on that side.

• Call us for repositioning and splinting.

If the tooth is chipped or cracked

• Save any fragments (milk/saline).

• Rinse; cold compress for swelling; avoid hard foods.

• We’ll advise bonding, onlay, or crown depending on depth.

Cuts to lip/cheek/tongue

• Apply direct pressure with clean gauze for 10–15 minutes.

• If bleeding won’t stop or the cut is deep → ER/urgent care.

Tetanus check: Skate abrasions are “dirty” wounds; ask your clinician if you’re due for a tetanus booster.

What we can do for you today

• Diagnose fast: exam + digital X-rays/3D scan; numb the area for relief.

• Stabilize/repair:

  • Reposition & splint loose/shifted teeth (monitor nerve vitality).

  • Composite bonding / onlay / crown for fractures.

  • Root canal therapy if the nerve is inflamed/infected.

  • Extraction only if non-restorable, with a clear plan for Dental Implants or a bridge.

• Home care while you heal: soft foods, chew on the opposite side, cold compresses, OTC pain relief as directed.

Costs, insurance & timing (no surprises)

We’ll give you an insurance-aware estimate and timeline before treatment.

• Check benefits: Insurance Plans We Accept

• Flexible options: Payment Options

Back on the board (safely)

• Most bonding/crown repairs let you return once tenderness subsides (often days).

• After splinting or root canal, we’ll give a sport-specific timeline.

• Consider a mouthguard (boil-and-bite or custom) to protect teeth and new restorations—especially if you ride bowls, transition, or downhill.

FAQs: Skateboarding Dental Injuries (South OC)

• How fast do I need to act if my tooth was knocked out?

  Immediately—ideally within 30 minutes. Reinsert or keep the tooth moist and come in right away.

• My front tooth is loose after a fall—can it tighten back up?

  Sometimes, with repositioning and splinting plus time; we’ll monitor the nerve and bite.

• What fixes a chipped front tooth—bonding or a crown?

  Small chips = bonding; larger fractures or cracks that weaken the tooth often need an onlay or crown for strength and esthetics.

• Will a root canal hurt?

  Modern anesthesia makes it feel similar to a filling; the goal is to relieve pain, then protect the tooth with a crown as needed.

• Can I skate the same week after treatment?

  Often yes for minor repairs; after splinting, extractions, or surgery, we’ll give a case-specific return-to-skate plan.

Where we serve (local love)

We regularly see adult skaters from San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Aliso Viejo, Mission Viejo, and San Clemente—from street spills to park slams. If it just happened, follow the steps above and call (949) 496-5585 or visit Emergency Dental Care.

Kaban Dental Group
32124 Paseo Adelanto, Ste. 2, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675