TOOTH INJURY

Symptoms | When to call | Homecare Advice

HOME CARE ADVICE FOR MILD DENTAL INJURIES

1. Local Cold:  For pain, apply a piece of ice or a Popsicle to the injured gum area for 20 minutes.
2. Pain Medicine:  If it still hurts, give acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) or ibuprofen.
3. Soft Diet:  For any loose teeth, offer a soft diet for 3 days. By then, it should be tightened up.
4. Call Your Dentist If:
   • Pain becomes severe.
   • Tooth becomes sensitive to hot or cold fluids.
   • Tooth becomes a darker color.
   • Your child becomes worse or develops any of the "Call Your Dentist" symptoms.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

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Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 7/2004

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