Carrollton, GA
A 21-year-old female asked:
I was taking out my dentures and the metal clip hooked my lip and it bleed causs it knkw a hole in my lip and it has been swollen for 24 hours and the vain in my bottom lip is swollon the. vain itself is swollen?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Puncture wound: Dental clasps can puncture your lips or cheeks if the denture is not removed carefully. Usually they are dirty with food or bacteria and therefore introduce foreign material into your wound. You should go see your local dentist for an evaluation and possibly antibiotics.
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Dr. Paul Grinanswered
Pain Management 38 years experience
Quite common: Trauma to the lips and the inside of the mouth from the partials is quite common. Fortunately, the mouth has many blood vessels, which promotes quick healing.
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Dr. Arnold Malermananswered
Orthodontics 55 years experience
Possible infection: Denture clasps are not sterile, so your lip has been punctured by a non-sterile object. Will probably self heal, but would be wise to see Dentist to 1). Establish baseline, and 2). Discuss if antibiotic coverage is warranted.
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