I fell recently "face-planted" and hit my forehead, broke my nose, and lacerated my nostrils, upper/lower lip, and chin -sutures done. If that wasn't enough, my two front teeth were shoved inward enough that, when I closed my mouth, my upper 2 front teeth were landing behind my lower teeth. Through constant pressure applied by my tongue they eventually moved back into position in front of the lower teeth. Amazed nothing cracked/broke! However, each of the two front teeth have an abraded surface (landed on cement!) I am concerned the abraded area is collecting bacteria as time goes by. I am brushing vigourously with a good toothpaste, but wondered about any technique to create a smooth enamel surface again? TIA p.s. I bled so much I swallowed a full mouthful of my own blood?!
Abrasion on teeth
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MattKW
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The abrasions can probably be polished off; there is no concern that decay will occur in such an easily cleaned place.
But the dislodgement of your teeth backwards may have caused separation of the blood vessels and a dental follow-up is desirable. I attach an article, not that I expect you to read it all!
But go to Tables 12 and 8 which concerns your likely scenario of either an alveolar (bone) fracture or lateral luxation (movement). It will describe the steps the dentist should follow over the coming weeks (and months!).
But the dislodgement of your teeth backwards may have caused separation of the blood vessels and a dental follow-up is desirable. I attach an article, not that I expect you to read it all!
But go to Tables 12 and 8 which concerns your likely scenario of either an alveolar (bone) fracture or lateral luxation (movement). It will describe the steps the dentist should follow over the coming weeks (and months!).