Aside from our teeth, the mouth is also home to soft tissues, such as the gums, tongue, cheeks, and lips.
These soft tissues are composed of several blood vessels; that, when injured, bleed easily and heavily.
Injuries in the soft tissues such as cuts, punctures, bruises, and lacerations result from biting down or chewing on something hard, vehicular accidents, playing contact sports, and burns from eating or drinking something very hot.
The soft tissues in the mouth contain several blood vessels; hence, whenever they are injured, blood is involved. They bleed quite easily and copiously, sometimes making injuries appear much worse than they are.
These soft tissue injuries could be:
These injuries can be caused by:
Soft tissues injuries in the mouth may take place with or without damage to the teeth. Rinse the mouth with lukewarm saltwater. If foreign materials are present, try removing them by hand or by swishing vigorously with lukewarm saltwater.
If there is an open wound, bleeding can be controlled by applying pressure with damp gauze or a wet tea bag.
If bleeding can’t be controlled within 10-15 minutes, or severe pain or disorientation, go to an emergency room.
Otherwise, schedule an appointment to see your Wodonga & Albury dentist within 6 hours of the injury.
If you have a soft tissue injury in the mouth, call your Wodonga & Albury dentist right away to address the injury and prevent further damage or infection.
Same-Day Dental Emergency Appointment Available in Wodonga & Albury
For soft tissue injuries in the mouth in the Wodonga & Albury area, call us on (02) 6024 1516 or request your appointment online.
We are located at 340 Beechworth Road in Wodonga & Albury.
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