TOOTH INJURY

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WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR TOOTH INJURY

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

You think your child has a serious injury.
Permanent tooth knocked out. (Reason: needs reimplantation ASAP; 2 hours is the deadline for tooth survival.)
First Aid Advice: transport the tooth in some Milk or (milk is the best). If over 30 minutes away, try to replace the tooth in the socket before coming in.
Permanent tooth is almost falling out.
Baby tooth is almost falling out.
Bleeding won't stop after 10 minutes of direct pressure.
Tooth is greatly pushed out of its normal position.
Tooth that's pushed out of its normal position interferes with normal bite.
Severe pain.
Age less than 1 year old.

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9am and 4pm) If

You think your child needs to be seen.
Baby tooth knocked out by injury. (Reason: can't be reimplanted but dentist will check for damage to permanent tooth.)
Tooth is slightly pushed out of its normal position.
Can see a chip or fracture line in the tooth.
Tooth sensitive to cold fluids.
Tooth feels very loose when you try to move it.

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

You have other questions or concerns.

Parent Care at Home If

Minor tooth injury and you don't think your child needs to be seen.

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.

Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 7/2004

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