tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post113288361823953615..comments2024-03-27T00:21:47.263-07:00Comments on Pediatric Dentistry: Fractured Teeth, Knocked out Teeth, and other Pediatric Dental AccidentsDr. Dean Brandonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-77637621761801277112008-03-09T12:20:00.000-07:002008-03-09T12:20:00.000-07:00I am temporarily putting the comment section for t...I am temporarily putting the comment section for this post on hold. I haven't as much time to devote to answering questions here. We have over 80 comments now! I hope you can find the answer to your question here or elsewhere on the blog. Thanks,<BR/><BR/>Dr. Dean BrandonDr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-50555969860437684712008-03-09T12:02:00.000-07:002008-03-09T12:02:00.000-07:00re: Anon...I'd get a followup visit with the dent...re: Anon...I'd get a followup visit with the dentist. It's always a traumatic experience, more so for us parents it sometimes seems.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-16393828921457280242008-03-08T19:08:00.000-08:002008-03-08T19:08:00.000-08:00Thanks! He hasn't seemed to be bothered by them a...Thanks! He hasn't seemed to be bothered by them at all today! Even ate a banana which he had to bite with his front teeth. They were a bit scabby and bloody this morning, but tonight I was brushing his teeth and told him that I needed to check them. I tried to wiggle them to see if they were loose, but they didn't move at all! We're still taking him on Monday...Thanks for this blog! It really put my mind at ease last night just reading other stories! It's soooooooo scary when it happens!!! :]alisunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540090540791022578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-47645552393587961612008-03-08T06:54:00.000-08:002008-03-08T06:54:00.000-08:00Im not sure if my other message went through,my co...Im not sure if my other message went through,my computer froze. Last weekened my 4 year old daughter knocked two of her teeth loose at a birthday party!! :-[ TALK ABOUT HEART ATTACK!!!!! She went to the dentist and he said that they we're noticably loose but not much and should heal.Its been 9 days and I dont really see much of a difference.She keeps thrushing her toung against them out of curiousity..could this delay the process?? Thanks for your time doctor!!! :-]Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-77486973090254014992008-03-08T05:41:00.000-08:002008-03-08T05:41:00.000-08:00Funny, I just turned on the computer this morning ...Funny, I just turned on the computer this morning and there is snow on the ground here too! My kids are building a snow man. I cannot really give advice over the internet, but let me say, if I had a child who knocked back teeth in much the way you described, I would try and "pop" them back into place with finger pressure. If I was able to do that, that's all I could really do for now. The only real advice I can give is to have your dentist take a look when he can.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-64024915565555481112008-03-07T19:41:00.000-08:002008-03-07T19:41:00.000-08:00My 4 year old son just slid on our floor and fell ...My 4 year old son just slid on our floor and fell face first into the door frame. His 2 front teeth were pushed back (couldn't close his mouth b/c of positioning behind his bottom teeth) They were bleeding and we were trying to decide what to do (b/c we are having an ice storm outside...wouldn't ya know...)and he stuck his fingers in there and popped them back forward?! Literally I heard a popping sound! He said that they aren't wiggling right now but he did say they hurt. We've given him Tylenol...do you think we'll be ok till MOnday? I don't even know if we can get up our street till monday!?!?!?! HELP!!! I'm so nervous about it!!alisunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540090540791022578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-34692586075086456882008-03-02T16:33:00.000-08:002008-03-02T16:33:00.000-08:00Baby teeth do weird things when they are about to ...Baby teeth do weird things when they are about to fall out. Sometimes they move to the side or change color. I don't really view it as a problem unless I see the new tooth coming in and the baby one is not getting out of the way in time, or if it simply is bothering the patient too much. Ok to get it looked at anytime however.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-38042657615647695122008-03-02T15:06:00.000-08:002008-03-02T15:06:00.000-08:00My 6 year old has had a bad grinding problem for t...My 6 year old has had a bad grinding problem for the past year. When it was brought up at her last dental appointment last year they said it was normal ans she would grow out of it. 1 Year later she grinds her top two teeth until they are numbs, also one of the front teeth is loose. I thought within a couple of days it would come out, but she grinds it overnight and it is pushed over to her other front tooth. It does nto seemd to wiggle and can not be pushed back. Should I worry? Do I need to contact the dentist?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-44800961074718276482008-03-01T13:09:00.000-08:002008-03-01T13:09:00.000-08:00I can't really say, but I have seen cases where a ...I can't really say, but I have seen cases where a hole is made in a tooth to allow it to drain (infection to drain and not build up pressure). You wouldn't want it that way too long--those cases would likely need a root canal or calcium hydroxide to allow an immature root to continue to form (if it isn't formed yet). A "dead" tooth with a non vital pulp might turn slightly darker in color, but you can cover that up later --might need a crown there when he is older. (at least that is what I sometimes see).Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-47291558092039793502008-03-01T11:18:00.000-08:002008-03-01T11:18:00.000-08:00My 7 yr old son fractured his front adult tooth ab...My 7 yr old son fractured his front adult tooth about a 6 weeks ago. Our dentist in Athens (Greece)felt that the root had not been damaged and inserted a pin into the remaining tooth and made a resin filling. It looked pretty good and I heaved a deep sigh of relief. Back home on the island, he started complaining (on & off)2 days ago that it was hurting. We visited the local dentist yesterday who said the nerve may be damaged, but as my son wasn't in pain at that moment, to wait. Well, we rushed in this evening in huge pain - indeed the filled front tooth looks like it his 'dropped'- it is now lower than it's neighbour. The local guy immediately suggested a root canal. My Greek is pretty good, but I can't remember what his diagnosis was - something about the nerve pushing out the tooth? As my son was extremey traumatised (too many visits recently) he drilled into the back of the tooth & said to leave it for a few days. He explained that the nerve will now relax. What can I expect next? Is root canal the only option? If so, what prosthetic work can be done at this age? Will the remainder of his tooth blacken? Are there any dangers with an open hole in the back of th tooth?island lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14898526982932343841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-70286900312251131392008-02-29T18:58:00.000-08:002008-02-29T18:58:00.000-08:00I cannot advise nor say what you should do. I do ...I cannot advise nor say what you should do. I do know if there is an abscess (the pimple), there is a possibility of damage to the permanent tooth from infection. Also, you may want to consider how they are going to get a 2 year old to cooperate enough for an intricate procedure.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-46987115720191187282008-02-29T18:38:00.000-08:002008-02-29T18:38:00.000-08:00Hello, I have a 2.5year old that 8months ago fell...Hello, I have a 2.5year old that 8months ago fell and killed the nerves in her front tooth (it turned greeny/grey). Yesterday I noticed a white pimple (absess) on her gumline above this tooth. I took her into the pediatric dentist and they gave an Xray. She has a fracture. Immediately they wanted to extract the tooth stating there was no way of saving the tooth. I refused at that moment to have it done for I wanted a second oppinion. Later I contacted another Dr, emailed him the Xray and he feels that he can clean out the tooth, do the baby root canal and possibly save the tooth. I am so happy to hear this, but at the same time I am fearful of this being too good to be true and her ultimately losing the tooth. I know it is a lot of trauma to her, but I want to salvage her beauty as much as I can. What would you do?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-34384256104155011302008-02-12T17:49:00.000-08:002008-02-12T17:49:00.000-08:00Dear Dr. Brandon: I have a 16-month old grandson ...Dear Dr. Brandon: I have a 16-month old grandson that still takes the bottle. He "was" taking 1 or 2 bottles during the night, which consisted of either milk or 1/2 juice-1/2 water. Unfortunately, we have noticed that his front teeth are beginning to deteriorate already. The one next to the big teeth in the upper top looks like the enamel has chipped off part of his tooth. What would a dentist do? I read where a metal crown might be needed, but "how" do they keep a 16-month old child still or calm while doing this type of procedure?<BR/>I plan on looking for a child's dentist tomorrow. Thank you for your response.<BR/><BR/>AnnaAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745218522579723214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-82290824504344967922008-02-11T05:03:00.000-08:002008-02-11T05:03:00.000-08:00Dr Brandon,My six-year old daughter pulled out her...Dr Brandon,<BR/><BR/>My six-year old daughter pulled out her loosed lower front tooth (her permanent is coming out right behind it). However, when I examined her pulled tooth, part the root is missing and probably is still in her gum. She seems to be doing ok but I wonder if it would cause any problems later on. ThanksJJ Phamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079561382799183722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-23512006391284304922008-01-30T20:03:00.000-08:002008-01-30T20:03:00.000-08:00I don't know. Sounds like he bit his lip while it...I don't know. Sounds like he bit his lip while it was numb. The symptoms you describe match that exactly. Still, don't go on what I say. If it is a bit lip, the swelling would go down after a few days, usually with no long term problems. Get appropriate followup care.<BR/><BR/>By the way, I chipped my back tooth tonight. I'm going to the dentist tomorrow too (one of my fellow dentist business partners).Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-38959352812926813102008-01-30T19:59:00.000-08:002008-01-30T19:59:00.000-08:00My son had a filling this morning @ 7am. The schoo...My son had a filling this morning @ 7am. The school called me at 3:30 telling me he had a fever and was feeling sick. I got there and his lip was so huge and swollen with a giant white blister. He had been sucking on it all day! I put ice on it but he told me that it was still numb. Is this normal? I called the dentist and she said to take him to urgent care. I don't want to over react however I am concerned about this blister. He tends to get canker sores easily. This one would be enormous. Thank you for your help! Your site is very helpful.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05445179894790070515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-1274721951773005992008-01-30T16:44:00.000-08:002008-01-30T16:44:00.000-08:00Most lip swelling due to trauma goes down after a ...Most lip swelling due to trauma goes down after a few days (two or three). It may be nothing, but I would get it checked out to see of you sustained any other injuries.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-78058098396346839012008-01-30T10:23:00.000-08:002008-01-30T10:23:00.000-08:00I got into a car accident and I hit myself below m...I got into a car accident and I hit myself below my nose and above my lip on the steering wheel. My lip has been swollen for two days now. When will it go down? Will it ever go down? Should I go to the dentist to get it checked? I am a little worried.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-44386378759286931352008-01-16T16:57:00.000-08:002008-01-16T16:57:00.000-08:00Don't worry. It is likely easy to patch up. Howe...Don't worry. It is likely easy to patch up. However, you should go to your dentist and let him decide shat is best.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-61710163065572548502008-01-16T09:02:00.000-08:002008-01-16T09:02:00.000-08:00Today at Chester Middle School, Chester, SouthCarl...Today at Chester Middle School, Chester, SouthCarlina, I had to come home becasue to boys push me into my locker and part of my permanent tooth came right out. What should I do? Im gonna be stuck this way foreveer. Please what will then dentist do??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-82648996805324602162008-01-11T14:41:00.000-08:002008-01-11T14:41:00.000-08:00I had a question, My son fell and broke his front ...I had a question, My son fell and broke his front baby tooth in half, but it is still attached, you cant even tell it is broken, He isin't complaining about pain, does he need to get it pulled out? I took him to the dentis already and I'm waiting for another dentist appointment, but it is taking so long and he is not in pain or complaining that I'm starting to wonder if it is necessary to get it pulled out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-78173618821897964922008-01-10T16:45:00.000-08:002008-01-10T16:45:00.000-08:00I wouldn't feel that way, if I were you. Hey, tra...I wouldn't feel that way, if I were you. Hey, traumatic injuries are difficult to handle and each case is different. If the dentist could not get it back in, then you certainly could not be expected to do so. IMOP.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-90085420949428519282008-01-10T09:09:00.000-08:002008-01-10T09:09:00.000-08:00A 10 year old student knocked his front tooth out....A 10 year old student knocked his front tooth out. It took about about 15 mins to find the tooth. The teacher wrapped the tooth in baby wipes and brought it to the nurse in the school's clinic. I immediately stored the tooth in milk. The student was so traumised and the gum was so damaged he would not allow me to see his mouth. It took abaout one hour to one and half hour before his mon came to get him. The dentist was unable to reattach the tooth. I now feel bad that maybe I should have re-inserted the tooth. Am I responsible for the tooth not being viable?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-28689508562829849362008-01-02T16:16:00.000-08:002008-01-02T16:16:00.000-08:00Any trauma might cause problems. I'd ask your den...Any trauma might cause problems. I'd ask your dentist.Dr. Dean Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709454067987829233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16472438.post-90744798528032356662008-01-02T07:27:00.000-08:002008-01-02T07:27:00.000-08:00my 16 month old son fell off the stairs and knocke...my 16 month old son fell off the stairs and knocked off his two lower front teeth. what damage can it do on the development of his permanent teeth?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744335813122170802noreply@blogger.com