Tooth and lip injuries are a very common problem in children. Due to accidents, situations such as tooth breakage or even complete dislocation of the tooth may occur. Knowing what parents should do in such emergency situations will go a long way in protecting children's oral health.
What should be done if a tooth breaks?
As a result of an accident, the child's If a part of your tooth is broken, the first thing to do is to find the broken tooth part and consult a dentist as soon as possible. Depending on the shape and size of the fracture, the dentist's likelihood of reattaching the broken piece varies. If the conditions are suitable, the broken piece can be combined with the natural tooth again.
What should be done if the tooth is completely dislodged?
If the necessary conditions can be met in children, even the completely removed tooth can be removed. can be replaced. The first thing to do is to find the tooth that has emerged. However, in such a case, it is necessary to be very careful not to hold the root of the emerging tooth. Because there are cells in the root part of the tooth that can remain alive for a while even if the tooth is dislodged. These cells ensure that the completely removed tooth can attach to the bone when it is placed back in place. For this reason, it is very important not to hold the root of the emerging tooth. If you can keep the tooth under the right conditions and consult a dentist within two hours at the latest, the chance of the tooth settling back into place and attaching to the bone increases greatly.
How should the emerging tooth be preserved?
First of all, I repeat, the tooth should be washed under gently running water without holding the root part. If you or your child are not in a panic, you can replace the tooth and reach the dentist as soon as possible. However, if you cannot replace the tooth, you can put it in milk or serum. Milk and serum will help cells stay alive. If there is no possibility of finding milk or serum nearby, it is necessary to try to hide the tooth in saliva. After waiting for your child to calm down a bit, wash your female child. You should try to keep it in the mouth. In such a case, to prevent the child from swallowing the tooth, the area between the cheek and the teeth towards the back of the lower jaw is the area where the tooth can be stored most comfortably and safely.
If you can meet one of these conditions and consult a dentist within two hours at the latest, your child's chance of having a healthy tooth again increases greatly.
I wish everyone a healthy day.
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