Wuwuwu... The baby suddenly fell down and was crying loudly! It wasn't a big deal, but he happened to have injured his teeth. When a baby tooth is bumped, some parents may think that it will be replaced sooner or later and that the bump doesn't matter. However, this is not true. If left untreated during a collision, it may leave sequelae such as affecting tooth alignment, biting, and chewing function, which in turn can affect the baby's nutrient absorption and development. So what should babies do when they bite their teeth?
This is how to handle a baby's tooth injury
1. Firstly, you need to check if the baby has injured any other parts (such as the head or face) after falling;
2. If the baby's teeth are not knocked out but only bleeding, you can use a wet gauze to press the bleeding area for a few minutes (or until the bleeding stops). After hemostasis, if any abnormalities are found in the baby's teeth or signs of infection such as fever, swelling, and tenderness are noticed within the next week, it is necessary to seek medical attention immediately.
3. If a baby's teeth are knocked off, while stopping the bleeding, it is also important to store the broken teeth in a moist environment such as milk, saline, etc. (do not wrap them with tissues to prevent damage due to dryness). Seek medical attention as soon as possible (preferably within 30 minutes) with a broken tooth, and have a professional dentist examine and treat it.
Even if a baby knocks out their baby teeth, they still need to go to the hospital
Although a baby's baby teeth may fall off, there is usually no problem as permanent teeth will still grow from that area. But if the baby breaks their baby teeth, they also need to seek medical attention in a timely manner.
Deciduous teeth are very important for babies because they not only help them eat and speak, but also occupy a space in the mouth for future permanent teeth to sprout in the correct position. If the baby teeth are broken and left untreated, the eruption of permanent teeth may be affected in the future. For example, a broken deciduous tooth partially embeds into the alveolar cavity, causing permanent teeth to not grow normally.
Taking a baby to the dentist is to ensure that although there are no baby teeth occupying space, there is enough space for the permanent tooth to grow out normally. So, parents should not think that knocking out baby teeth is a trivial matter and there is no need to see a doctor at all!
