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Could Bleeding In Gums Damage The Tooth?
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I arrived last night from the night shift and hit my teeth with the toothbrush against my lower teeth (ie, between teeth and gum just at the gumline ... it has now bled!) and now I'm afraid that the tooth dies. Can that happen through the hit, or was he too weak? Have you ever heard of such a case? Or one probably, even had?
How should I proceed further and not allowing it to die? (wanted to scrub the chewing surfaces), and then slipped and hit it! Is it very bad? I dont want my tooth to become dark and dead.. :( And the dentist aren`t open here.
I arrived last night from the night shift and hit my teeth with the toothbrush against my lower teeth (ie, between teeth and gum just at the gumline ... it has now bled!) and now I'm afraid that the tooth dies. Can that happen through the hit, or was he too weak? Have you ever heard of such a case? Or one probably, even had?
How should I proceed further and not allowing it to die? (wanted to scrub the chewing surfaces), and then slipped and hit it! Is it very bad? I dont want my tooth to become dark and dead.. :( And the dentist aren`t open here.
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The impact of the tooth brush trauma will not usually lead to the tooth to be dead , though it may have caused the gums to get bruised and cause the bleeding .
Relax, and do not try to hurt it more . Do salt water gargling. Application of a oral topical gel will help relieve the symptoms.
Once the dentist office opens you can have it reviewed.
Hope this was useful.
Thanks and regards.
Read your query.
The impact of the tooth brush trauma will not usually lead to the tooth to be dead , though it may have caused the gums to get bruised and cause the bleeding .
Relax, and do not try to hurt it more . Do salt water gargling. Application of a oral topical gel will help relieve the symptoms.
Once the dentist office opens you can have it reviewed.
Hope this was useful.
Thanks and regards.
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