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writes:Today, while playing with my dog, she accidentally jumped up and her tooth hit my top gumline, just above my two front teeth. It started to bleed like crazy, but now it has stopped, and I have a wound just above my teeth. I'm worried that my smile is now ruined forever, and I won't be able to meet someone because of it.Anyone experience any cuts on their gums? I'm probably going to see the dentist tomorrow. Reply to this Question
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reader, ChillANDlearn +, writes (25 April 2011):
ChillANDlearn is verified as being by the original poster of the question Thanks guys and gals for the responses. Luckily it didn't hit any nerves or damage my teeth. My dentist told me to rinse it with hydrogen peroxide and warm water with salt in the mean time. If it doesn't heal up my next Monday, he told me to come in again. I hope it doesn't leave a gruesome scar :(
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reader, anonymous, writes (25 April 2011): When I was younger I fell off my bike and damaged my front tooth, chipping the bottom of it and damaging the gum, I had a wound at the top of it and it turned into an absess and the nerve was dead so I had to have root canal.
I'm not saying you have this, but just keep an eye on your gum to see if any bubbles form. If they do you need to go to the dentist because infection in the mouth is nasty.
mystiquek is right, the mouth does heal, if your teeth aren't damaged and your gum is hurt quite high up, it should heal up quickly but it's worth making calls just in case.
The next issue, dogs saliva mixing with your blood. I'd suggest ringing your doctor and asking advice. My mother got bitten by her dog once and had to go to the doctors and have a tetanus jab I think it was just in case.
Hope this helps.
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reader, anonymous, writes (25 April 2011): You need to see a dentist or doctor TODAY. Dogs mouths are full of bacteria. If they bite you the area xan become quickly infected and you can get v sick. U need antibiotics even if it was only a small bite
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reader, mystiquek +, writes (25 April 2011):
 Normally the mouth heals very quickly. Years of having braces taught me that. Unless the wound was very deep, I would think that it will heal without too much delay. I think the wisest thing you can do is to see your dentist. He can tell you EVERYTHING, rather than us trying to guess. Don't be afraid to ask him about your concerns. I hope everything turns out ok.
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