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They run, they jump, they kick, they sit, they holler, they laugh – kids embrace volatile behavior throughout the day. Their testing and fearless attitude may sometimes be threatening, rewarding the little ones with cuts and bruises. Your kid coming back home with a tooth that has been chipped or lost is also not an uncommon scenario. Many babies in the stages of being independent fall on their faces and hit their pearly whites. However if the broken tooth is a permanent one, then this certainly raises concerns. Let’s take a look at the most common causes of broken tooth:
The day to day activities of your child predisposes his teeth to the risk of being ruptured. Chipping the tooth or hitting it hard so as to dislocate or even lose it can be a result of either one or more pointers enlisted below:
If your kid has lost his tooth, follow the below first aid measures to ward off any complications:
The longer the delay between replacing the permanent tooth, the greater the chance of losing this opportunity. It’s wise to carry along the broken tooth if possible, for further examination of the dentist.
Well, certainly. But taking your child to a dentist becomes absolutely necessary if:
Only a dentist can examine the exact extent of damage. You may be recommended imaging tests such as X Ray or CT scan of your child for better diagnosis. Sometimes, the tooth is broken halfway and depending on the bruise to dental root, may suggest appropriate treatment. This could be dental filling or dental crowns.
The tooth needs to be monitored for 2-3 weeks to identify any infection or other complications.
The pain and unpleasantness associated with a broken tooth usually resolves in 2-3 days, but closely watch for other developments to rule out signs of infection. Watch out for following complications:
Since a tooth accident does take some considerable time to heal, the below pointers will help you in ensuring that no further complications arise.
Your heart goes out to see your little one in pain, but then the falls and fails are part of growing up. Educate your child how he should counter the situation in which he hurts himself. This valuable information will increase his self-confidence and brave the circumstances. And for those little babies who lost their tooth, tell them about the tooth fairy…!
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