Symptoms of Tooth Avulsion Injuries Following Trauma to the Mouth:
Pain, bleeding, swelling, bruising at the affected site.
Laceration (cut) to the lip, tongue, mouth or face.
A tooth, or teeth that are loose.
A tooth that has been partially knocked-out and appears longer than the teeth next to it.
A tooth that has been partially knocked-out and pushed out toward the lip, or pushed in toward the tongue.
A tooth that has been knocked up into the socket – the tooth looks shorter than the teeth next to it.
Loss of a tooth or teeth – tooth has been completely knocked-out.
After being hit, the crown of the tooth has been partially or completely broken off.
Possible infection (if the injury is not treated promptly).
Jaw pain, pain in front of one or both ears.
Inability to open or close the mouth.
Jaw is “locked open.”
Unusual looseness/mobility of the jaw.
Malocclusion: When biting, teeth do not meet together normally, teeth are misaligned and bite feels "off."
