Accidents happen. Tooth accidents happen more frequently. One may not be in a road accident to hurt the teeth; a soccer game in the neighborhood playground may be enough to cause damage to the teeth. In this post, we will discuss what you should do in cases of dental injuries.

What should I do if one of my wisdom (permanent) teeth comes out?

• Find the tooth and put in back in your mouth, at the same place it was originally in. If the tooth is dirty, rinse it under flowing water or milk for a few seconds. You should take care not to rub or damage the tooth in any way. See your dentist immediately. Your dentist will be able to fix your tooth if you make it fast. Time is very critical when it comes to fixing a permanent tooth.

• If you are unable to keep the tooth in the original place in the mouth, store it in milk or wrap it in a moist cloth and rush to the dentist. The longer you keep the tooth out of your mouth, the more difficult it will be to fix it.
• If you are attending to someone else whose tooth has come out, follow the same instructions as mentioned above. If, however, the person is unconscious, store the tooth in milk or in a moist cloth and see a doctor. The person should be checked for injuries in his/her head, face, and mouth before going for any dental treatment.

What should I do if my child receives injury on his mouth and teeth?

• If your child has milk teeth, you need not worry if one of his/her teeth has come out. However, if a permanent tooth has come out, follow the same instructions as for your permanent tooth.

• If your child is bleeding from the gums or inner cheeks, use moist cloth to stop the bleeding. The bleeding will stop in a while. If it does not, rush to your doctor immediately. If he/she feels severe pain or develops a swelling, visit your dentist immediately.

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