Dental Care
a tooth is hit with enough force to make it feel loose or have bleeding at its base, there is little concern for long-term issues. These injuries are usually completely healed within three to four days without any problems. If the tooth becomes shoved forward or backward in the gum, your child should see a dentist in case some repositioning or stabilizing is necessary. If the tooth is very stable in the gum, the visit to the dentist can wait until the next day. If the tooth is very loose and there is a risk that it will fall out and your child could choke on it, a dentist should see her
Whether primary or permanent, teeth can sustain many types of injuries
immediately. Chipped teeth also require a dental visit. An immediate visit is neces- sary if the pulp (red dot or tissue in the center of the tooth) is visible. If the pulp is not visible, a child with a chipped tooth can visit the dentist in the next several days. The sharp edges of the tooth may cause cuts inside the mouth, so it’s impor- tant to get it fi xed.
When a tooth is knocked out com- pletely, it can be either the least or the most worrisome dental injury, depending on the type of tooth. Primary teeth that get knocked out cannot be put back in the socket. It is recommended that a dentist examine the underlying teeth for injury. When a permanent tooth is knocked out, emergency care becomes neces- sary. The tooth must be put back into the socket immediately. The faster it’s put back in the socket, the better the outcome. Teeth implanted in the fi rst 15 minutes have a better chance for survival and return to normal. A knocked-out tooth cannot be put back in the socket after two hours. A parent or other adult should do the following:
A diet that consists of soft foods may be neces- sary for a loose or painful tooth
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* Hold the tooth only by the crown; do not touch the root end of the tooth.
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