The child breaks his teeth and can be rescued scientifically before he was sent to the hospital

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 20 (Reporter Tian Xiaowang, Mu Tiecheng) September 20 is the "National Love Day". Experts from the Department of Stomatology of Peking Union Hospital reminded that once a child's dental injuries occur, parents should pay attention to the whole body of the child and perform scientific first -aid treatment before the medical treatment.

Zhao Jizhi, director of the Department of Stomatology of Beijing Union Hospital, introduced that exterior injury is generally accompanied by head and face injury. At this time, you should pay attention to whether there are symptoms such as dizziness, headache, nausea, and vomiting. Activities, walking freely, etc.; Whether there are more urgent situations need to be dealt with, such as physical fractures or a large amount of bleeding. If so, it should be treated with priority and temporarily slow the oral treatment.

"You should find the teeth that fall off as soon as possible and save it wet." Said Zhao Difang, a dental physician of Peking Union Hospital, said that if the teeth are completely removed from the alveolar nest, you should hold the crown of the teeth and do not touch the root of the teeth; you can use ice milk, physiological saline or cold water Rinse for 5 seconds to 10 seconds. Remember not to use disinfectant such as soap and alcohol, and do not scrub. After rinse, you should try to put the falling teeth back into the alveolar nest as soon as possible, and bite cotton, gauze, handkerchiefs, etc. to fix the falling teeth to prevent it from falling off and causing accidental or suffocating. If you fall off, you don't need to put it back if you are decidant.

Zhao Difang reminded that if the teeth that fall off cannot be put in the alveolar nest, they should be stored in ice milk, physiological saline or saliva as soon as possible to maintain the surface cell activity of the teeth, which is conducive to implantation of teeth after being sent to the hospital. Do not wipe, dry it or wrap it with a tissue to keep it, it is best not to let the teeth dry for more than 30 minutes. If the teeth are only broken, the teeth can also be kept in milk, physiological saline or water for medical treatment. Regardless of whether the teeth break or fall off, or consciously have no obvious abnormalities, they should seek medical treatment as soon as possible.

"External injuries occur mostly in children and adolescents, which can easily cause loosening and displacement of teeth, affect chewing function and beauty. In severe cases, it can cause dental loss and even have a psychological impact on children." Zhao Difang said Parents need to take care of infants and young children, and also provide risk prevention education for their children. For example, avoid chasing running, and protect their heads with their hands when they fall. In addition, children are prone to falling and impact caused by high -intensity and confrontation exercise. It is best to wear protective equipment such as helmets and exercise protective dental trees.

【Edit: Tian Boqun】

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