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Mouth and Dental Injuries - Check Your Symptoms

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If you have any of the following symptoms, evaluate those symptoms first.

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Has your tooth been knocked out?

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Has your tooth come loose, moved, or been jammed into your gum after an injury?

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Do you have a cut, puncture, or tear in your lip, tongue, or the inside your mouth?

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Do you know or think an object is in a mouth wound?

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Do you know or think a mouth injury may have been caused by abuse?

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Did your tooth or dental appliance chip, crack, or break?

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Do you have pain after a mouth or dental injury?

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Do you have any signs of infection?

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Has a tooth changed color after an injury?

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Do you know or think you need a tetanus shot?

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Was your injury caused by grinding your teeth?