tooth

[sammy1911]

was just wondering if you could gave me abit of advice i fell 1 week ago and banged my front tooth in the process also cut my top lip which has since cleared,when i banged my tooth it didnt look like it had moved it didnt crack or brake and didnt bleed just sometimes it feels like its throbbing and in certain places its abit tender its tender from front of mouth over the tooth then inside my mouth when i touch the top of my tooth where it meets the gum with my tounge was just wondering if this is because its bruised or is it more serious,i dont like dentists at best of times but with it being my front tooth its scaring me more any advice would be greatful thanks.

[sammy1911]

Hi,just wanted to say thank you for all your help and advice,I am taking ibuporfen so hopefully that helps and also putting something cold on it for bout 10 mins a time to see weather that helps aswell which I hope it does,but thanks again for everything, happy holidays to you 2 xx thanks xx

[Gellia]

Hi,
That's all GOOD news!  All you need to do is baby it for a little while.  If there is swelling present, OTC ibuprofen, if you can take it, will help.  

My bet is that it will be just fine.  Just give it a chance to get over the trauma it sustained when you  banged it.  It's like a bruise.  They take some time to go away, but everything is just fine when they do.  You bruised your tooth.

I'm really glad you had it checked.  You should be fine.  Give the bruise a chance to go away and it will be like it never happened.

GOOD LUCK and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!  I'm sure they will be.

Best to you,
Gellia

[sammy1911]

hi, thanks for your reply,
                          well i managed to get an emergancy appointment at the dentist yesturday although was scarred stiff he had a look at the tooth and did hot and cold test i didnt feel the cold on the tooth at the start but i did feel the stick that was used he kepted going up the tooth and could feel a very slight cold sensation so he took an x-ray,when it came back he said the tooth was loose not a lot and not enough for a splint or whatever they call them and the nerve was intacked he said it was inflamaed and swollen,but didnt know if i needed root canal,but still cant help worrying i know my mind should be at rest nowbut i dont know if the feeling will come back in my tooth,dont know how long it will take the swelling to go and how to gave it a help along the way.thanks

[Gellia]

Hi,
You really should have it checked and xrayed.  If it cracked under the gumline you wouldn't see any damage but it could be lurking there and will present itself later, perhaps when you don't want it to.

A quick xray and examination is in order to be sure.  Your dentist should be able to do just that and then set your mind to rest.  It should be checked, being a front tooth.  

GOOD LUCK and do let us know what you find out.

My best to you,
Gellia