Oral Problems─Oral Trauma

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Oral structure or teeth may be damaged due to an accident. Very often, the front teeth get traumatized. After the impact, there might not be any apparent damage to the teeth, or they might be slightly loose, dislocated, fractured, or even avulsed (the entire tooth knocked off). The chances for the injured oral structure to be healed and the damaged teeth to be saved often depend on whether treatment is done correctly and timely.

A. Oral structure injury

Injury of oral tissues or oral structures such as lips, gingivae, oral mucosa, alveolar bone, or even upper or lower jawbones may be resulted.

Treatment
Bleeding can be stopped by pressing on the injured area using a piece of gauze or towel, and a dentist should be consulted immediately.

B. Trauma to Teeth

After a tooth is traumatized, the following situations can occur ：

No apparent damage to the tooth The tooth becomes loose Crown fracture Root fracture Tooth dislocation Intrusion of the tooth Avulsion of the tooth (the entire tooth being knocked off)

It is not intended as medical advice to any specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions regarding your health, please consult your Dentist for diagnosis and treatment.