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What Is The Treatment Of Swollen Lip And Bruise On Gums ?
My almost 3 year old had a hard fall straight on his mouth last night. There was lots of bleeding and from what I can see his inner top lip has been cut - no idea how big though. His top gums are also looking very bruised and bloody. We immediately treated with ice in a cloth and got him to rinse his mouth a couple of times with water. The bleeding looked like it stopped a while later and now his lip is very swollen and his gums still bruised. Is it a good idea for him to rinse his mouth with some lukewarm salty water this morning? Also, is it necessary to take him to the Doctor or Dentist to have it checked out?
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting HCM,
I have gone through your query, as you have injury now swollen lip and gums dont worry but for this you should go to dentist for Oral examination and evaluation .
If you wont have bleeding now , you cqn go for warm saline gargle two - three times a day.
Hope this will help you.
I have gone through your query, as you have injury now swollen lip and gums dont worry but for this you should go to dentist for Oral examination and evaluation .
If you wont have bleeding now , you cqn go for warm saline gargle two - three times a day.
Hope this will help you.
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