If you have had an accident and you’ve received a blow to/near your mouth – it is very important to get checked out promptly.
-If your accident was serious, you have lost conciousness, been sick or you think any bones are broken then you should go to a hospital A&E department straight away. Once the hospital give you the all clear then you should see your dentist.
-if your accident was less serious you should visit your dentist within 2-3 days of the accident to get checked over. Your dentist will take some x-rays and test your teeth to make sure they are healthy.
Injury to the teeth can cause problems much later on (even up to 10-20 years later) which are more manageable with early diagnosis and treatment.
Injuries to teeth can include chipped teeth, cracked teeth or teeth knocked out,
If you have knocked out a tooth….
-if possible put the tooth back in the socket in the gum and go immediately to a dentist.
-if it is not possible to put it back in the socket put it in your mouth or in milk and go to a dentist
-DO NOT put the tooth in any chemicals/cleaners.
-DO NOT scrub the tooth with any brushes
Most dental injuries/problems can be managed easily. It is far more difficult to solve these problems if they are ignored and left for long periods of time. We are only too happy to check out any potentially injured teeth, in most cases we can offer reassurance that the teeth are healthy.
Visit our website northwaydental.co.uk for more information.