teeth+injuries+by+taryn+maddocks

//**TEETH INJURIES!**// //** Signs and Symptoms: **//
 * // - aching //**
 * // - chips //**
 * // -sharp pain in the mouth //**
 * // -inflammed gums //**
 * // -redness //**
 * // -change colour //**
 * // - bleeding in the mouth //**

//** Treatment: **// //** - apply a cold compress to the injured area- suck on ice **// //** - rinse your wound with warm salt water immediately after meals **// //** - eat soft foods that are easy to swollow **// //** - avoid foods that might sting **// //** - do not smoke or drink alcohol **// //** - __to protect a slightly loose tooth:__ **// //** - eat a diet of soft foods for 1 to 2 weeks **// //** - be gentle when you brush and floss **// //** - wear a mouth guard when participating in sporting activities **//