A tooth bruise can occur during sports, falls, or accidents, but also during an everyday mishap like biting down unexpectedly.<\/t1> In the Dental Club segment with MUDr. Valéria Michnová from the ArtDentistic dental clinic, she explains what is considered a traumatized tooth in dentistry and why you shouldn’t underestimate even seemingly minor mechanical damage. A tooth after an injury doesn’t necessarily hurt right away—complications may show up even after weeks, months, or years. With a knocked-out, loosened, or chipped tooth, it’s important to see a dentist as soon as possible, because time can significantly affect the prognosis of treatment. Watch the video to learn how to proceed after a tooth injury and when an expert check-up is needed.
