My child fell on their front tooth. Should I take them to the dentist?




            Your child falling can be scary. While it is normal for a toddler to fall as they learn to walk, if they have hit their front tooth it may bleed. You may also notice they have hit hard enough to knock the tooth loose.  A low-sugar popsicle is a great way to help reduce swelling and to keep your little ones’ mind off of having fallen.

            Take them to the dentist to make sure they have not caused any major damage to the tooth or mouth. If they do not have any pain, or it does not appear damaged, a regular check-up is fine. If your child is unusually fussy, or if the tooth is cracked or chipped, you’ll want to take them in right away. Dr. Fuller states, “Their fall may have caused nerve damage to the tooth requiring more extensive treatment.”
           
            If they lose a baby tooth due to a fall, while it is usually not a problem and there is not a lot you can do at that point, you’ll still want to have it looked at to make sure there are no other problems. Baby teeth hold the spot for permanent teeth and if the tooth is not there, their other teeth may move into that spot creating future challenges. A visit to the dentist can help determine if there is enough room or if some sort of appliance is needed to keep the space open until the permanent tooth erupts.
            If you are not sure if your child needs to see the dentist after a fall, please call Dr. Fuller’s office. They can give you more information about whether or not a general appointment or an emergency appointment is needed.

             

Comments

  1. I haven't had to deal with anything like this before, but it's definitely good information to know. My kids generally don't like to admit that they're dealing with any kind of pain or discomfort, so I'd probably end up taking them to a dentist to get checked either way. I'd just have to hope that there's little to no damage to take care of.
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