Laceration is a tear in the skin and mucosa caused by trauma. Lacerations are commonly seen in kids between the ages of 2-6 years old. When kids are playing, they bump into other kids, trip and fall, etc., sometimes resulting in a playtime accident. In instances of oral laceration, bleeding occurs profusely from lower lip because of the trauma from the sharp upper teeth.
Teeth might become mobile because of the trauma. No broken teeth, abnormal tooth mobility, or small laceration will heal satisfactorily without any intervention.
Teeth can completely come out of the socket because of trauma. The key thing to remember in case of a knocked-out tooth is to keep the tooth wet at all times.
Steps to be taken:The longer the tooth stays out of the socket, the poorer the prognosis is for the tooth. Note that if a baby tooth is knocked out, do not try to place it back in the socket. Call us at (703) 442-8733 for evaluation and treatment.
A tooth is cracked or broken when it is not completely out of the socket, but is fractured and painful to use during biting and chewing.
Steps to be taken:A dentist should evaluate the tooth and determine its prognosis. We can do a root canal if there is pulp exposure, including a build-up and crown as needed. If the fracture does not involve the pulp, we can place tooth colored composite filling and restore the esthetics. Sometimes dentists may recommend capping the tooth with a porcelain crown to achieve full esthetics, depending on the condition of the tooth.
Be careful while you are out having fun! Remember that fabricated mouth guards can be very beneficial for people involved in contact sports. Call us in case of an emergency, or if you have any further questions. The dentists at Oak Tree Dental will be happy to see you for a professional consultation and get you relief fast.
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