Emergency Dentist Care for Accidental Bites and Lip Injuries
A bitten lip can look far worse than it feels, or far less serious than it actually is. That mismatch is one reason people hesitate. They rinse the mouth, hold a paper towel to the area, and assume time will sort it out. Sometimes it does. Sometimes it does not. Lips have a rich blood supply, the mouth carries a heavy bacterial load, and soft tissue injuries can hide damage to nearby teeth, gums, or the jaw. An Emergency Dentist sees this pattern often. A child