You can usually treat most mouth injuries in children at home. But be sure to call the doctor under any of these circumstances: If there’s heavy bleeding that doesn’t stop after ten minutes of direct pressure — or [...]
Mouth and soft tissue injuries
Treating mouth injuries at home Mouth injuries in children usually look worse than they really are. There are so many blood vessels in the areas near the head and neck, that even a tiny cut on your little [...]
Moderate Pain and Sensitivity
Enamel Dentin Fracture
Crown Root Fracture Without Pulp Exposure
Clinical Findings Crown Fracture extending below gingival margin Treatment Treatments widely vary due to where the fractured ends under the gum\bone Most likely a combination of orthodontic, surgical, restorative, and endodontic treatments. Follow up In 6-8 weeks then 1 year. [...]
Enamel-Dentin-Pulp Fracture
Clinical Findings A fracture involving enamel and dentin with loss of tooth structure and exposure of the pulp Redness in the middle of the tooth structure Treatment Nerve (pulp) needs to be evaluated by the doctor. Prognosis is [...]
Intrusive Luxation
-Please see a dental provider immediately to treat the injury! Clinical Findings The tooth is displaced axially into the alveolar bone. It is immobile and percussion may give a high, metallic (ankylotic) sound. Treatment Allow some natural eruption [...]