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Dental injuries in children
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Dental injuries are relatively common in children and can occur at various ages. Children are most at risk when they are learning to walk or during sports activities. It is important to remain calm and react quickly to minimize the consequences. Stay calm. First, gently wipe the mouth with a damp tissue to remove blood or debris. Check if the tooth is damaged, loose, or broken. If part of the tooth is broken off, try to find it and store it in liquid (ideally milk or saliva). If the tooth is significantly loose or there is swelling, we recommend feeding the child soft foods and seeing a dentist.
First steps after a tooth injury
First, gently wipe your mouth with a damp tissue to remove any blood or debris. Check to see if the tooth is damaged, loose, or broken.
If your child has a broken tooth, try to find the fragment and store it in liquid (ideally milk or saliva). If the tooth is significantly loose or there is swelling, we recommend feeding your child soft foods and visiting a dentist.
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Injuries to milk teeth
Frequent and usually minor – most often involving a small fracture or change in the position of the tooth (pushed inward or forward). Minor damage to the enamel can be repaired by smoothing or a small filling. NEVER push a knocked-out baby tooth back into place – this could damage the permanent tooth underneath.
Injuries to permanent front teeth
Broken front teeth in permanent teeth are more serious. If a tooth breaks, keep the broken pieces in milk or saliva and visit your dentist as soon as possible. If a tooth is completely knocked out, it is crucial to act immediately!
What to do if a tooth is knocked out?
Find the tooth and check it. Hold it only by the crown, never by the root. If the tooth is dirty, rinse it briefly under a gentle stream of water. Ideally, store it in milk, saliva, or wrap it in plastic wrap. Never leave the tooth dry! If you feel confident doing so, you can gently put the tooth back in place and have the child bite down on a clean handkerchief to stabilize it. Seek emergency dental care as soon as possible.
Using an SOS box for teeth
There are special boxes with a solution for storing knocked-out teeth. These are recommended for children who are active in sports, as they significantly increase the chances of successfully reattaching the tooth.
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