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Dental Emergencies and Injuries

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http://www.ada.org/public/manage/emergencies.asp  External Link

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American Dental Association

Description

There are a number of simple precautions you can take to avoid accident and injury to your teeth. Accidents do happen, and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth. This document provides tips for dealing with dental emergencies such as a bitten lip or tongue, cracked tooth, jaw-possibly broken, objects caught between teeth, and more.

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Review Date

8/24/2006