A member asked:

My 6 yr. old daughter had an injury to her upper middle gum were she also lost a tooth, now she is drooling and can't swallow anything, should i be more than worried? can it be more than just a bruise

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Dr. Scott Bobbitt answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Trauma?: Impossible to tell without . See the dentist/er for evaluation asap.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Injury.... or?: Yes you should have her seen immediately as drooling could mean more than than just a gum injury. Was the tooth recovered or did she swallow or aspirate it? Sudden onset of drooling is a serious symptom. Take her to the er.

Answered 12/9/2013

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This is serious: These symptoms are serious. What was the nature of the trauma?. She needs to bee seen asap, preferably at a hospital that has a dental department.

Answered 12/17/2013

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