My son got kicked in the mouth at the park. It knocked a baby tooth loose, but because it was a baby tooth and he seemed fine, I didn’t take him in to the dentist. I’m second guessing myself now. He’s not complaining or anything; I’m just a worrier.
Maria T. – Maryland
Maria,
He’s probably fine. His baby tooth would have fallen out eventually, so unless he was in pain or you saw some obvious damage, it is probably not a dental emergency. I would schedule a follow up appointment for him just to check that no damage was done to his underlying permanent tooth.
If it were an adult tooth, that would completely change the situation. You’d want to get him treated within thirty minutes to have the best chance at saving his tooth.
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