Head and neck trauma
Injuries to the teeth, jaw and face.
Falls, road accidents, sport and fights can break or knock out teeth, cut the mouth and fracture the jaw. Dental Artistry treats injuries to the teeth and mouth, with visiting oral and maxillofacial surgeons for the jaw and face, and Dr. Abeda Parveen for replacing what was lost. Call before you come.
Go to a hospital emergency department first if
A blow hard enough to break teeth can also injure the head or neck. Do not come to the dental clinic first if any of these is true:
- The person was knocked out, even for a moment, or is confused, very drowsy or vomiting
- There was a fit, or there is a severe headache
- Blood or clear fluid is coming from the nose or the ears
- Vision has changed, or there is neck pain, weakness or numbness in the arms or legs
- Breathing or swallowing is difficult, or bleeding does not stop with firm pressure
What to do straight away
- A knocked-out adult toothPick it up by the white crown, not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it for a few seconds in milk or cold water. Push it back into its socket and bite gently on a clean cloth, or keep it in milk if that is not possible. Come to a dentist at once: the first hour matters most. A knocked-out baby tooth is not put back.
- A broken toothKeep any pieces in milk or water and bring them with you. Rinse the mouth with warm water, and cover a sharp edge with sugar-free chewing gum if it cuts the tongue.
- A loosened or pushed-in toothDo not try to move it. Bite gently on a clean cloth and come in the same day.
- A cut lip, tongue or gumPress on it with a clean cloth for ten minutes. A cut that is deep, gaping or still bleeding needs to be seen.
Signs of a jaw or facial fracture
Any of these after a blow to the face needs an X-ray:
- The teeth no longer meet as beforeBiting feels wrong, or the mouth will not open or close properly.
- Pain, swelling or bruisingAround the jaw, the cheekbone or the eye, or pain in front of the ear when moving the jaw.
- NumbnessOf the lower lip and chin, or of the cheek and upper lip.
- A step in the line of the teethOr bleeding from the gum between two teeth after the injury.
How injuries are treated
Examination and X-ray
The teeth, mouth and jaw are examined, and digital X-rays show cracks in the teeth and roots and breaks in the bone.
Saving the teeth
Loosened or replanted teeth are held with a light splint while they settle, broken teeth are rebuilt, and a tooth whose nerve is damaged may need root canal treatment.
Cuts and fractures
Cuts inside the mouth are stitched. A jaw or facial fracture is treated by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon; when it needs an operation, that is usually done in a hospital.
Replacing what was lost
Once healed, missing teeth can be replaced with an implant, a bridge or a denture, and Dr. Abeda Parveen makes prostheses for parts of the face or jaw that cannot be rebuilt.
Coming to the clinic
Dental Artistry is open seven days a week at Hatigaon Chariali. Call +91 93951 67587 before you come, so the clinic knows what to expect and can tell you when to arrive. The oral and maxillofacial surgeons visit by appointment.
The consultation is ₹500. Any treatment is explained with its cost before it starts.
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