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Tooth Loss - First Aid and Emergency Treatment Guide

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Overview

Tooth loss can happen due to various factors

Occurs both in adults and children

In some cases it can be prevented

Causes

Injuries,
Trauma

Predisposing conditions:

Thumb sucking,
Mouth breathing
Pacifier usage
Poor oral hygiene/Tooth decay
Mismatched jaw/teeth
Genetic factors

Symptoms

Pain
Blood loss/discharge
Feeling of weakness

Treatment Seek a dentist's help on an emergency basis. To replace the fallen tooth, follow these steps-

Gently hold the fallen tooth by the top
Do not touch the roots
Rinse the tooth gently
Avoid running water
Try to replace tooth in socket
If you cannot replace, place it in whole milk or your saliva
You may also place it in mild salt solution-1/4 tsp salt in 1 quart water

Prevention

While sporting, wear a mouth guard
Treat gum disease at the earliest
Take care of teeth by brushing/flossing regularly
Use an antiseptic mouth wash regularly

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