Question 1

can i drink after tooth extract got the bottom one pulled out i wasn't knocked out during the pulling they just numbed the side of my face?

Accepted Answer

Wound Healing: Excessive alcohol consumption is detrimental to wound healing. It significantly increases the risk of wound infection by diminishing the body’s resistance to bacteria and other harmful elements.

http://www.advancedtissue.com/factors-inhibit-wound-healing/

Question 2

will a one time concussion cause permanent damage as articles all over the net suggest? i was knocked out for 5 seconds and had no lingering symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Research is underway: We're still learning about the long-term impact of concussion on the brain as we age. Given that you blacked out, that is concerning. However, the duration was 5 seconds and you didn't have any symptoms. Continue to monitor for now and see your PCP or a neurologist if you have new neurologic symptoms or concerns. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/concussion.html

Question 3

danced  and someone bumped the side of my head. should i be worried? didn't get knocked out  or lose memory or get sick. had concussion before.

Accepted Answer

Probably not: The way you describe this incident does not suggest a reason to worry. You are wise to be aware that brain injuries can be cumulative, so take reasonable precautions while you live a full life

Question 4

my 21 month old son got one of his front teeth knocked out, will this affect his speech?

Accepted Answer

No: Not really,  at 6 years of age he will begin to get his permanent incisors and these will affect speach much more.  At his age one tooth missing will most likely have no impact on his speach.

Question 5

fell down my stairs, step hit my back, wind was knocked out of me, lower back on left side, painful to touch the ribs there. did i crack a rib?

Accepted Answer

Possible: You should see your doctor for xrays.  Get well soon!

Question 6

can a bridge be used if only one tooth abuts the missing tooth? i had my 3 consecutive teeth including my left upper front tooth knocked out. my right front tooth already has a crown. i know that a bridge could be used to replace the upper front tooth if

Accepted Answer

Your : Your question states that you are missing three consecutive teeth, yet you want to temporarily replace only one of them.. That is what i think you have written. Forgive me if I have misunderstood.

To replace any number of teeth, temporarily, you can have a transitional partial denture made.. Some patients call them "flippers". This can replace your missing teeth, restore your smile, and at the same time not damage your other teeth.

Speak to your dentist regarding the options for your specific situation.

Question 7

my child had strep. he gave it to me and i started a zpak, 2 pills on day one and 1 pill yesterday. its had no effect, hasnt even knocked out the fever in the last 48 hours. ive just been switched to augmentin 850mg. i want to confirm, is that safe?

Accepted Answer

: Group A streptococci, causative organism for strep throat, remains very sensitive to penicillins but much less so to azithromycin (Z-Pak).  Augmentin, combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid, should be safe and effective.

Question 8

can having a baby tooth knocked out affect a permanent tooth? while on vacation, our son trip and knocked out one of his front baby teeth. we were quite a ways away from any dentist, and were not able to get there in time for the dentist to do anything. h

Accepted Answer

Tigard,
In : Tigard, 
in short, not usually.
Especially if it is a front tooth, which is my suspicion.
Loss of a back tooth prematurely can effect the eruption sequence and shift teeth causing adult teeth to be blocked from coming in. 
It is always a good idea to see you dentist following an such incident, even if it is not immediately.
Hope this is helpful, 
michael i. Wollock, dmd, agd fellow
dentistry at suburban square
610-649-0313.

Question 9

is it possible to get a nerve conduction test & not an emg? i have very severe anxiety with needles & the only way i would be able to do an emg is if i was knocked out. my occupational therapist thinks i may have trapped nerves on ulnar side?

Accepted Answer

Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and it is possible that you may not need EMG. It would be helpful to consult your primary care provider and if needed a rehabilitation medicine specialist. 
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 10

what exactly happens when someone gets knocked out?

Accepted Answer

Knocked out: When a person is 'knocked out' there is a temporary stretching of the fibers of the reticular activating system in the brain stem.  This is a structure that drives various areas of the brain to be alert (activated).  As a stretch injury, the effect will be temporary.  In the case of serious traumatic brain injury there may be tearing in addition to stretch, causing prolonged unconsciousness.

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Can i drink after tooth extract got the bottom one pulled out i wasn't knocked out during the pulling they just numbed the side of my face?

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Will a one time concussion cause permanent damage as articles all over the net suggest? i was knocked out for 5 seconds and had no lingering symptoms.

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Danced and someone bumped the side of my head. should i be worried? didn't get knocked out or lose memory or get sick. had concussion before.

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My 21 month old son got one of his front teeth knocked out, will this affect his speech?

A member asked:

Fell down my stairs, step hit my back, wind was knocked out of me, lower back on left side, painful to touch the ribs there. did i crack a rib?

A member asked:

Can a bridge be used if only one tooth abuts the missing tooth? i had my 3 consecutive teeth including my left upper front tooth knocked out. my right front tooth already has a crown. i know that a bridge could be used to replace the upper front tooth if

A member asked:

My child had strep. he gave it to me and i started a zpak, 2 pills on day one and 1 pill yesterday. its had no effect, hasnt even knocked out the fever in the last 48 hours. ive just been switched to augmentin 850mg. i want to confirm, is that safe?

A member asked:

Can having a baby tooth knocked out affect a permanent tooth? while on vacation, our son trip and knocked out one of his front baby teeth. we were quite a ways away from any dentist, and were not able to get there in time for the dentist to do anything. h

A member asked:

Is it possible to get a nerve conduction test & not an emg? i have very severe anxiety with needles & the only way i would be able to do an emg is if i was knocked out. my occupational therapist thinks i may have trapped nerves on ulnar side?

A member asked:

What exactly happens when someone gets knocked out?

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