Redlands Dentist | Redlands dental care | CA | Jaw Problems

Jaw Injury

1. If teeth fit together properly when the mouth is closed:
   • Apply ice to control swelling and take ibuprofen or similar remedy to control pain
   • Restrict diet to soft foods and if no improvement occurs within 24 hours,  contact your dentist
2. If teeth do NO fit together properly when the mouth is closed:

   • Immediately seek emergency care
   • Gently align the jaws
   • Immobilize the jaw by wrapping a cloth bandage under the chin and securing it over the head
   • Apply ice
   • Do NOT blow nose

Injury to the Soft Tissues (Gums, Cheek, Tongue) of Mouth

• Gently rinse mouth with cold water.
• Apply pressure to wound with clean cloth, gauze or tissue.
• If bleeding persists, contact your dentist or visit a medical emergency room