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Expert: Mark Bornfeld DDS - 4/7/2007


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My grandchild fell and hit her front teeth  on the floor. the swelling is down now she has one buck tooth and the other one is back in.  We want her smile back is there anything that can be done.  She will be 2 years old this month.

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Dear Ms. Whitehead,

Unfortunately, primary (baby) teeth have only limited ability to recover from an injury such as this. Any primary tooth that is visibly displaced almost always becomes devitalized and infected; the usual treatment is extraction to minimize the risk of infection.

Your grandchild should be examined by a dentist to assess the situation to see if the teeth need to be managed.

Hope this helps...

Mark Bornfeld DDS
www.dentaltwins.com
Brooklyn, NY

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I can respond to all questions dealing with the practice of dentistry, from both the dentist`s and patient`s perspective. I am knowledgeable about all dental disciplines, from cosmetic dentistry to surgery, from restorative dentistry to root canal treatment. I have strong opinions about controversial issues in dental practice, including those topics which directly impact on the reputation of the profession in the eyes of both the lay public and our health profession colleagues.

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