Oral Trauma
Oral structure or teeth may be damaged due to an accident. Very often, the front
teeth get traumatized. After the impact, there might not be any apparent damage
to the teeth, or they might be slightly loose, dislocated, fractured, or even avulsed
(the entire tooth knocked off). The chances for the injured oral structure to be
healed and the damaged teeth to be saved often depend on whether treatment is done
correctly and timely.
Oral structure injury
Injury of oral tissues or oral structures such as lips, gingivae, oral mucosa, alveolar
bone, or even upper or lower jawbones may be resulted.
Treatment
Bleeding can be stopped by pressing on the injured area using a piece of gauze or
towel, and a dentist should be consulted immediately.