What to do if teeth become loose due to trauma
Loose teeth due to trauma are a common oral problem and can be caused by falls, impacts, or sports injuries. Proper treatment can prevent tooth loss or infection. The following are detailed response methods and precautions.
1. Common causes of loose teeth due to trauma
| Reason | Specific scene |
|---|---|
| physical impact | Sports injuries, traffic accidents, falls |
| biting hard objects | Nibble on ice cubes, nuts, or hard candies |
| Long-term teeth grinding | Nocturnal bruxism causes periodontal tissue damage |
2. Emergency steps
1.keep calm: Avoid shaking the teeth with your hands to reduce secondary damage.
2.Clean mouth: Rinse mouth gently with warm water to remove blood stains and impurities.
3.Cold compress to reduce swelling: Apply ice pack to cheek (10 minutes each time, 5 minutes apart).
4.temporary fixation: Gently bite the loose teeth with clean gauze to help stabilize the position.
5.seek medical attention immediately: Go to dental emergency within 24 hours to avoid delays in treatment.
3. Medical intervention methods
| Treatment | Applicable situations |
|---|---|
| Periodontal splinting | Moderate loosening (the tooth is displaced but not lost) |
| root canal treatment | Pulp exposure or infection |
| Replantation | Completely lost permanent teeth (need to be preserved in saline) |
4. Things to note during the recovery period
1.diet modification: Avoid chewing hard objects within 2 weeks, and mainly eat liquid or soft food.
2.oral hygiene: Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and rinse your mouth after meals (chlorhexidine mouthwash is recommended).
3.Regular review: Check the periodontal healing 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after surgery.
4.avoid irritation: Stop smoking and drinking to prevent vasoconstriction from affecting healing.
5. Preventive measures
• Wear during exerciseProtective mouth tray(Such as basketball, boxing and other high-risk sports).
• CorrectionBiting a pen, opening a bottle capand other bad habits.
• Check your periodontal health regularly and treat gingivitis promptly.
6. Common Misunderstandings
| Misunderstanding | Correct approach |
|---|---|
| Loose deciduous teeth do not require treatment | Trauma to deciduous teeth may affect permanent tooth germs and requires evaluation by a pediatric dentist |
| Self-resetting teeth | Improper operation may lead to tooth root resorption or infection |
Tip: If the tooth is completely lost, hold the crown (do not touch the root) and insert it into the tooth.Milk or salineKeeping it in medium and seeking medical treatment within 1 hour can improve the success rate of re-implantation.
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