Tooth accidents
Falling on the face or during wrangling teeth can be damaged. Usually the upper incisors are affected. About 50% of the children suffer a tooth accident! Teeth can be broken, loosened or moved, but can also be knocked out of or thrown into the tooth compartment. If the lip or tongue is additionally injured, they can bleed heavily.
Symptoms are
- Broken or loosened tooth
- Empty, bleeding tooth compartment
- Pain when biting
- Seemingly shortened tooth
- Bleeding along the gum line
First Aid Measures
- Search for tooth or tooth fragment and store/transport it moistly: in a tooth rescue box/ milk/ swab with a little bit of saliva
- Never touch, clean or disinfect the root of the tooth that has been thrown out
- Immediate contact with the dentist
- Strong bleeding from the empty dental drawer: bite on gauze or tissues
- Strong bleeding from the lips / tongue: direct pressure on the wound
Also note
The greatest danger is the risk resulting from teeth hit in too deeply – consult a dentist immediately.
When contacting the dentist mention: age of the child, deciduous tooth or permanent tooth, accompanying injuries. Tetanus protection. Always report accidents to the insurance due to possible late consequences!
Keep in mind that if you have an trauma against the head, it can also result in spinal injury or cerebral concussion. In these cases, alert emergency services!