That'll knock your teeth right out

Betty · 05-05-2010, 08:32 AM

We spent last night at the Urgent Care and ER after my 11 year old son had a bicycle accident and knocked out 3 of his adult teeth, made his other front tooth crooked and has another back tooth hanging by a thread! ( !!! )

Poor guy. We didn't find the teeth. His accident was on a dirt/gravel road in front of our house and all the gravel resembles teeth. After 20 minutes of search and thinking I'd found a tooth only to pick up yet another rock, we gave up. Maybe he swallowed them? I have no idea.

My husband is taking him to the dentist this morning.

Have any of you knocked out teeth before? That weren't able to save and put back in?

I'm wondering what the process is ahead of us and how long it may take.

He didn't eat dinner or breakfast. I'm afraid he's going to un clot the clots and start the bleeding again. Poor guy.

While at the urgent care, the check in guy and the dr both told him not to worry because they'd had their teeth knocked out too.

So - any advice on what to expect? What he may be able to eat in the upcoming days? What to avoid?

Snowflake · 05-05-2010, 08:34 AM

No advice to offer, but hugs to you all and the little guy.

Otehr than teeth, he' okay and unhurt?

scaeagles · 05-05-2010, 08:54 AM

Yuck.

Smoothies and anything that can be sucked through a straw would seem to be best. I have never knocked any of my own teeth out but have had a few players catch elbows, but there was never an issue of not finding the teeth.

I do know a couple guys with bridges - would seem like that's what would make the most sense, but I'm sure not a dentist.

Ghoulish Delight · 05-05-2010, 08:56 AM

Think of it this way, he's now 8.33% less likely to get a cavity.

My bike wipeout left me with only a split lip and a chipped tooth, none lost, so I can't offer much insight.

DreadPirateRoberts · 05-05-2010, 08:59 AM

Poor guy.

Cadaverous Pallor · 05-05-2010, 09:00 AM

Poor guy.

There was this kid at the school I worked at who had 4 silver front teeth. I assume silver - they were shiny. I never found out how he lost the originals. Rather disconcerting, and I believe it was before grills were popular

katiesue · 05-05-2010, 09:02 AM

Happened to one of the kids at Polo a couple of months ago. I'm not sure if they found the tooth or if they put in a fake one. It did take a few weeks but he's fine now.

Capt Jack · 05-05-2010, 09:17 AM

huh...I honestly didnt know you could 'put them back' once they were out.

only ones Ive lost were 'removed', so no help here. my sympathies.

innerSpaceman · 05-05-2010, 09:19 AM

Just a 'so sorry' from me. Never had any teeth knocked out myself (knock enamel). Expensive as it might be, I'm guessing implants would be the best bet for the long run, and spoiling the child rotten best for the short.

Strangler Lewis · 05-05-2010, 09:45 AM

I'm sorry to hear about that. I would guess implants, but I don't know since his mouth and jaw might still be growing and shifting. Ask lots of questions, and good luck.

05-05-2010, 08:32 AM	#1
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	That'll knock your teeth right out We spent last night at the Urgent Care and ER after my 11 year old son had a bicycle accident and knocked out 3 of his adult teeth, made his other front tooth crooked and has another back tooth hanging by a thread! ( !!! ) Poor guy. We didn't find the teeth. His accident was on a dirt/gravel road in front of our house and all the gravel resembles teeth. After 20 minutes of search and thinking I'd found a tooth only to pick up yet another rock, we gave up. Maybe he swallowed them? I have no idea. My husband is taking him to the dentist this morning. Have any of you knocked out teeth before? That weren't able to save and put back in? I'm wondering what the process is ahead of us and how long it may take. He didn't eat dinner or breakfast. I'm afraid he's going to un clot the clots and start the bleeding again. Poor guy. While at the urgent care, the check in guy and the dr both told him not to worry because they'd had their teeth knocked out too. So - any advice on what to expect? What he may be able to eat in the upcoming days? What to avoid? __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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05-05-2010, 08:34 AM	#2
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	No advice to offer, but hugs to you all and the little guy. Otehr than teeth, he' okay and unhurt? __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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05-05-2010, 08:54 AM	#3
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	Yuck. Smoothies and anything that can be sucked through a straw would seem to be best. I have never knocked any of my own teeth out but have had a few players catch elbows, but there was never an issue of not finding the teeth. I do know a couple guys with bridges - would seem like that's what would make the most sense, but I'm sure not a dentist.
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05-05-2010, 08:56 AM	#4
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Think of it this way, he's now 8.33% less likely to get a cavity. My bike wipeout left me with only a split lip and a chipped tooth, none lost, so I can't offer much insight. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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05-05-2010, 08:59 AM	#5
DreadPirateRoberts Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,483	Poor guy.
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05-05-2010, 09:00 AM	#6
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Poor guy. There was this kid at the school I worked at who had 4 silver front teeth. I assume silver - they were shiny. I never found out how he lost the originals. Rather disconcerting, and I believe it was before grills were popular
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05-05-2010, 09:02 AM	#7
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	Happened to one of the kids at Polo a couple of months ago. I'm not sure if they found the tooth or if they put in a fake one. It did take a few weeks but he's fine now. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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05-05-2010, 09:17 AM	#8
Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	huh...I honestly didnt know you could 'put them back' once they were out. only ones Ive lost were 'removed', so no help here. my sympathies. __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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05-05-2010, 09:19 AM	#9
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Just a 'so sorry' from me. Never had any teeth knocked out myself (knock enamel). Expensive as it might be, I'm guessing implants would be the best bet for the long run, and spoiling the child rotten best for the short.
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05-05-2010, 09:45 AM	#10
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	I'm sorry to hear about that. I would guess implants, but I don't know since his mouth and jaw might still be growing and shifting. Ask lots of questions, and good luck. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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