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$Unique_ID{PAR00299}
$Pretitle{}
$Title{Emergency First Aid: MOUTH INJURIES}
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$Author{
Editors of Consumer Guide
Siegfried, Donna M}
$Subject{MOUTH INJURIES INJURY fall falls falling blow blows broken teeth
tooth cut cuts bleed bleeds bleeding Lip lips Tongue Gums roof}
$Log{
Step 2 (Lip)*0029901.tif
Step 2 (Teeth)*0029902.tif
Step 3*0029903.tif}
The New Parents' Question & Answer Book
MOUTH INJURIES
CAUSES
A fall or a direct blow to the mouth can injure the teeth and tissues in
the mouth.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
- cuts
- bleeding
- broken teeth
EMERGENCY TREATMENT
1. Check for more serious head injuries. See HEAD INJURIES, and BACK AND
NECK INJURIES (previous sections).
2. Control bleeding:
a) Lip: Place pressure on lip from both sides of wound.
b) Tongue: Press both sides of tongue.
c) Gums and roof of mouth: Place direct pressure on gums or roof of mouth.
d) Teeth: Place direct pressure on tooth or socket, or have child bite
down on cloth or dressing placed on tooth or socket.
3. Remove tooth fragments or knocked-out teeth. Wrap in cool, wet cloth or
submerge in glass of milk, and take to doctor or dentist with child.