Dental injury

What is a dental injury? A dental injury is an injury to the mouth. This can cause: lost or displaced teeth broken teeth damaged gums If you have lost a tooth and managed to keep hold of it, there’s a good chance it can be saved. You should get to a hospital or dentist within 30 minutes. It may still be possible to save the tooth up to 3 hours after the injury. What symptoms relate to a dental injury? An injury to your mouth may cause bleeding or swelling. If bleeding is heavy, seek urgent medical care as there is a chance