Types of mouth sores include canker sores, cold sores, leukoplakia and candidiasis. They vary in their severity and causes. Mouth sores could be the symptom of a disease or disorder; infection from bacteria, viruses or fungus or result from irritation caused by braces, dentures or the sharp edge of a broken tooth or filling. Your dentist should examine any mouth sore that lasts a week or longer.
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If your mouth or jaw hurt, it could be from a toothache. Toothaches usually indicate a cavity but they can also signal gum disease. In some cases, a toothache is a sign of an abscess or impacted tooth. A toothache should be evaluated by a dentist right away to determine the cause of the problem and prevent the tooth from dying.
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Your mother was right: Never open bottles, packages, or other containers with your teeth. You might permanently chip or crack the enamel.
Gnawing on anything else -- like pens or fingernails -- or chomping down on seeds, popcorn kernels, or ice could have the same result.
Above article from: Webmd.com/oral-health
BROKEN TOOTH
Rinse dirt from injured area with warm water.
Place cold compresses over the face in the area of the injury. Locate and save
any broken tooth fragments. Immediate dental attention is necessary.
BLEEDING AFTER BABY TOOTH COMES OUT
Fold and pack a clean gauze or cloth over the
bleeding area. Have the child bite on the gauze with pressure for 15 minutes.
This may be repeated once; if bleeding persists, see a dentist.
PERMANENT TOOTH THAT IS KNOCKED OUT
Clean the area around the sore tooth
thoroughly. Rinse the mouth vigorously with warm salt water or use dental floss
to dislodge trapped food or debris. DO NOT clean or handle the tooth
unnecessarily. Try to reinsert it in its socket. Have the child hold the tooth
in place by biting on a clean gauze or cloth. If you cannot reinsert the tooth,
transport the tooth in a cup containing milk or water. See a dentist IMMEDIATELY!
Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth.
BROKEN BRACES AND WIRES
If a broken appliance can be removed easily,
take it out. If it cannot, cover the sharp or protruding portion with cotton
balls, gauze or chewing gum. DO NOT remove it. Take the child to a dentist
immediately. Loose or broken appliances that do not bother the child usually do
not require emergency attention.
CUT OR BITTEN TONGUE, LIP, OR CHEEK
Apply ice to bruised areas. If there is
bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure with a clean gauze or cloth. If
bleeding does not stop after 15 minutes and if it cannot be controlled by
simple pressure, take the child to a hospital emergency room.
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Dentistry At
Sugarloaf
6600 Sugarloaf Parkway
Suite 600/700
Duluth, GA 30097
Tel: (770) 513-1312
Tel: (678) 475-1790
Website: http://www.dentistryatsugarloaf.com
