Doylestown, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/04/2016 -- Bash Dental, the top dental emergency practice in the Philadelphia region, recently delivered comprehensive care to a patient who suffered severe injuries due to his vape pen exploding.
According to the patient and his mother, he was in his bedroom when the vape exploded. The sound of the explosion sounded like a loud gunshot, and his room was filled with black smoke. The explosion, which resulted from the vape's faulty battery, happened suddenly and without warning. He suffered gruesome injuries such as pieces of his teeth being embedded in his lips. Shrapnel also landed in his arms and thighs. Damage to his teeth and gums included fractures to teeth, bruised pulp and gingival damage.
Bash Dental performed a number of emergency procedures for the patient including root canal treatment and provisional crowns for teeth Nos. 8 and 9, restoration by bonding for teeth Nos. 23 and 25 and extraction for tooth No. 24 which was non-restorable Dr. Richard N. Bash, DDS applied bone graft and sutures to the area where tooth No. 24 once was.
Dr. Bash coordinated with the patient's orthodontist to extrude teeth so they can be restored properly. The patient was also referred to an endodontist for further evaluation regarding possible root fractures.
Patients have turned to Dr. Bash, the best dentist in the Horsham region, for a number of expert services including cosmetic services, periodontics, dental crowns and bridges, extraction, and emergency treatment.
To learn more Bash Dental's emergency services, one can call them at 215-789-4106 or visit online at http://bashdental.com/.
About Richard N. Bash, DDS
A state-of-the-art dental office located in Doylestown, PA, Richard N. Bash, DDS has been providing personalized services with the safest equipment for over 30 years. Delivering comprehensive dental treatment to all patients, Dr. Bash and his staff perform procedures for both children and adults. From cosmetic services, periodontics, extraction and emergency treatment, patients can trust they are receiving the highest quality of service. Open 24 hours and seven days per week; dental treatment is just a phone call away.
For more information, please visit http://bashdental.com/.