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My 3 year old had her front tooth knocked out by a swing... whats the steps i should follow?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Pediatric Dentist: Bring her to a pediatric dentist for an exam. Part of the root may be broken and left in her gum, which can cause an infection or impede the eruption of her secondary tooth in a few years. At her age she should already have an established relationship with a dentist.

Answered 2/6/2020

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Trauma: Lake any other traumatic injury it should be evaluated. Risks can include fracture of bone, fracture of tooth root, infection, migration of adjacent teeth into traumatized area, speech defect, displacement of permanent tooth , etc. Recommend that y9ou see a Pediatric Dental Specialist who cn not only evaluated traumatized area, but also monitor dents-facial growth and development.

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