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Could The Cut On Tongue With Metal In A 2 Year Old Be A Matter Of Concern?

My two year old was playing with our metal broom and the top of the handle came off somehow he had the handle in his mouth pushing the broom on the floor. The broom hit the wall and the metal handle cut the underneath part of his tongue. Should I take him to the hospital?
Fri, 19 Jan 2018
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Hi..
Welcome to HCM..

As per your query if the cut that has occurred is appearing inflamed and bleeding and is painful then you need to take her to Pedodontist and get evaluated that if she needs sutures or will help on its own..

As the blood flow inside mouth is profuse enough to heal any injury faster so the healing will take place soon but inorder to prevent infection apply antibiotic ointment over the cut and give Tylenol for pain..
Do cool compresses to reduce inflammation...

Give soft diet and avoid spicy foods..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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Could The Cut On Tongue With Metal In A 2 Year Old Be A Matter Of Concern?

Hi.. Welcome to HCM.. As per your query if the cut that has occurred is appearing inflamed and bleeding and is painful then you need to take her to Pedodontist and get evaluated that if she needs sutures or will help on its own.. As the blood flow inside mouth is profuse enough to heal any injury faster so the healing will take place soon but inorder to prevent infection apply antibiotic ointment over the cut and give Tylenol for pain.. Do cool compresses to reduce inflammation... Give soft diet and avoid spicy foods.. Hope this helps.. Regards.