Treating Dental Injuries
Whenever an injury happens in the workplace it is important to take quick measures to treat the injury and get the victim any necessary medical assistance. While there are a number of injury types that can occur in a place of business, one particularly tragic type are dental injuries. Knowing what steps to take following a dental injury can increase the likelihood of a success recovery for the victim.
If you or someone you care about has been the victim of a workplace dental injury, you may be eligible for compensation to cover your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Contact the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today at 610-667-7511 to find out more about your options.
Steps for Treating Dental Injuries
If you or someone you are nearby suffers from a dental injury, there are a number of important steps to take to facilitate recovery. These include:
- If the dental injury is related to a more serious injury, immediately seek medical attention for the more serious injury
- Once those are addressed, locate any teeth that have fallen out or pieces that have been chipped
- Clean the removed teeth with saline or water, making sure to not touch the root
- If possible, immediately replant the tooth to look like its counterpart on the other side of your mouth
- Seek medical attention for your teeth as soon as possible
By following these steps you can decrease the likelihood that your dental injury will create permanent damage.
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When an accident happens it is important to take all steps necessary to recover. While treating your injury is the first step you should take, it is also incredibly important to pursue any workers’ compensation benefits that will aid in recovery. If you have been injured while on the job, the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. can help. Contact our office today at 610-667-7511 to speak to an experienced attorney about your situation.