Ivy Endodontics at Princeton · Advanced Procedures

Dental Trauma Care & Emergency Treatment in Princeton & Plainsboro, NJ

A knocked-out, cracked, or severely injured tooth is a time-sensitive dental emergency. Getting fast, expert care from an endodontic specialist in the first hours after an injury can make the difference between saving your natural tooth and losing it permanently.



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Act Fast. Save Your Tooth.


At Ivy Endodontics at Princeton, located in Plainsboro, NJ, we treat dental trauma with the same urgency you feel when it happens. Whether your injury occurred during sports, a fall, an accident, or an unexpected impact, our specialist team (led by board-certified endodontist Dr. Franco DeMayo) is equipped to evaluate your injury, relieve severe pain, and perform same-day emergency treatments.


Ivy Endodontics serves patients throughout Central Jersey, including Mercer and Middlesex County communities. We accept direct referrals from general dentists as well as patients who reach out to us on their own.



What Is Dental Trauma?


Dental trauma refers to any physical injury to the teeth, gums, surrounding bone, or soft tissues of the mouth. These injuries range from minor enamel chips and cracks to complete tooth displacement (avulsion) and complex root fractures. Dental injuries can affect children, teens, and adults alike.


Why see an endodontist for dental trauma? Endodontists are specialists with advanced hospital and surgical training focused on saving damaged teeth. We specialize in treating injuries that affect the inner structures of the tooth, including the dental pulp, root canal system, and surrounding jawbone.



Types of Dental Injuries We Treat in Central New Jersey



Dental trauma takes many forms, and proper care depends on the severity of the injury, time elapsed, and patient age. We provide comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for:

  • Avulsed Teeth (Knocked-Out Tooth): A complete displacement of the tooth from its socket. This is a critical dental emergency, as reimplanting the tooth within 30 to 60 minutes offers the highest chance of saving it.
  • Luxated Teeth (Dislodged or Pushed Tooth): The tooth remains in the socket but has been pushed sideways, inward, or outward. Immediate repositioning and stabilization (splinting) are vital to preserve the tooth's ligament and nerve.
  • Cracked or Fractured Teeth: Cracks extending from the chewing surface down toward the root can cause sharp pain when chewing. Prompt evaluation prevents the split from expanding into the root.
  • Root Fractures: Horizontal or vertical fractures occurring along the root under the gumline. These are often invisible on traditional 2D dental X-rays and require specialized 3D imaging to detect.
  • Chipped Teeth: Fractures that extend through enamel into the inner dentin or pulp layer, requiring protective endodontic treatment or root canal therapy.



Why Choose Ivy Endodontics at Princeton for Emergency Dental Care?


Treating dental trauma requires specialized surgical skills, precision technology, and immediate availability:

  • 3D Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT): High-resolution 3D imaging detects hidden root fractures and bone damage that traditional X-rays miss.
  • High-Powered Surgical Microscopes: Advanced magnification allows us to diagnose micro-fractures and treat delicate pulp tissue with extreme accuracy.
  • Same-Day Emergency Availability: We hold designated open slots daily to accommodate urgent dental trauma and severe pain.
  • Convenient Central Jersey Location: Serving patients across Plainsboro, Princeton, Mercer County, Middlesex County, and surrounding communities. We welcome dentist referrals as well as direct patient appointments.


Experienced a Dental Injury? We're Here to Help Today.

Do not wait to seek care after a dental injury. The sooner you are evaluated, the greater the chance we can save your tooth. Our team at Ivy Endodontics at Princeton is available for same-day emergency consultations. Call us now or request an appointment online.