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Suggest Remedy For Red And Inflamed Gum Due To Hitting

Hi, my daughter 3.5 yrs has fallen into some steps knocking her front top right tooth. We have had X-rays and the outcome was a fracture. It is now 3 days on and the tooth Itself has dropped 5mm and the gums are red and inflamed. It is starting to effect her speach and chewing capabilities.
As it is the weekend we can not see a dentist hence being here.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Wed, 12 Aug 2015
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Hi.
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain due to trauma the the tooth has got PARTIAL AVULSION from the socket and due to it it has hanging in mouth leading to difficulty in chewing and speaking and even there can be pain,along with it there is a possibility that the tooth will completely get avulsed from the socket and there will be loss of tooth..
You need an immediate dental assistance and should consult an emergency room and there you may get a dentist available or can guide you to reach a dentist as soon as possible..
In case if the tooth falls you should store it in either milk or mild salt solution or saliva so that when you see the dentist he can replace it in the socket and splint it to save the tooth..
In case if the tooth is partially avulsed the dentist can gently place the tooth back in position in the socket using aseptic precautions and splint it using orthodontic wires along with initiating root canal treatment of the tooth and gradually the tooth will take its place in the socket and starts healing..
But you cannot wait for long and you need to take her to a dentist immediately..
As of now you can give her tylenol or Ibuprofen in case of pain..

Hope this information helps..

If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..

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Suggest Remedy For Red And Inflamed Gum Due To Hitting

Hi. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain due to trauma the the tooth has got PARTIAL AVULSION from the socket and due to it it has hanging in mouth leading to difficulty in chewing and speaking and even there can be pain,along with it there is a possibility that the tooth will completely get avulsed from the socket and there will be loss of tooth.. You need an immediate dental assistance and should consult an emergency room and there you may get a dentist available or can guide you to reach a dentist as soon as possible.. In case if the tooth falls you should store it in either milk or mild salt solution or saliva so that when you see the dentist he can replace it in the socket and splint it to save the tooth.. In case if the tooth is partially avulsed the dentist can gently place the tooth back in position in the socket using aseptic precautions and splint it using orthodontic wires along with initiating root canal treatment of the tooth and gradually the tooth will take its place in the socket and starts healing.. But you cannot wait for long and you need to take her to a dentist immediately.. As of now you can give her tylenol or Ibuprofen in case of pain.. Hope this information helps.. If you find the answer helpful please give me a Five Star Review and click on found the answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..