Injuries to teeth are not uncommon. Here are some signs you may expect:
- The tooth (teeth) may darken as a result of bleeding into the tooth, or from the tooth becoming non-vital (“dying”). If the darkening is due to bleeding, the tooth may lighten again.
- The tooth (teeth) may loosen if the ligaments connecting it (them) to the supporting bone are torn or as a result of infection.
- Swelling may develop above the tooth on the gumline resembling a pimple or blister. This may be a sign of an abscess or infection.
- Pain immediately after an injury is normal. If pain develops one or two weeks later, it may be the result of an infection.
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