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Accidentally smacked in mouth. front tooth is sorta numb, but in place. have appt. scheduled with dentist in 3 days. what should i do until then?
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Ice: If the teeth aren't mobile and your sure your bite is correct just ice until see dentist. But why wait should see immediately.
Answered 1/21/2013
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Avoid further trauma: Traumatized teeth should be protected from further injury until the primary injury can be evaluated by exam and xray by a dentist.
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