Jennifer in MI Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 My dd just bit all the way through her tongue. It bled a LOT, but the bleeding has stopped. Do we need to take her to the ER? Her tongue is still fully attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisN in NY Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Ds did this yrs ago... he was 3 or 4.. maybe 5... along one side of his tongue. Anyway, I did take him to the doc. There was nothing they could do; can't stitch it. They told me to give him popsicles and he'd be fine. And he was. (((hugs))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 Thank you SOOOOO much for this. It was JUST what I needed to hear. Poor baby is SO scared to go to the doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Jennifer, Relax...she'll be ok. Don't waste your time going to the ER or doc...they won't do anything unless the tongue is almost severed. We had several kids bite through their tongues, and did waste some time at the ER...save yourself the trip. You can feed soft foods for the next few days, and have her rinse after each meal with a mild salt water solution. My youngest did nearly sever his tongue...this was a horribly frightening experience. He nearly went into shock, lost a lot of blood, and had to be rushed into surgery. I feel faint just remembering it. ETA: They did stitch it back on. Shudder. Ria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Often they do not do anything, BUT if the bite is in a bad spot or goes out through the side of the tongue they do stitch it. I know this because my ds bit through his tongue. All the way through. Since the laceration went through the side, they said it would heal into a forked tongue unless they stitched it. They were able to do it fairly quickly. My ds bit his tongue while jumping--he bashed his face on the windowsill. Because of this we also had to take him to a pediodontist to make sure there was no damage to his teeth or jaw. You might want to think that through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 :grouphug: Poor kiddo and mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 Thank you everyone! I will be sure to follow up with our dentist to be safe. Ria I remember you posting aboutbyour son before. I am weak k we'd just thinking of it! How scary! We did call the doctor. He is a personal friend of ours. He prescribed Popsicles. She is quite happy now. She can not talk well, but it is kind of cute. Hi Tammy! Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisN in NY Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Jennifer, I'm glad everything's working out well for you and sweet dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 Thanks Chris. Today her tongue still has quite a hole, but it's better than yesterday. She's eating normally today too (after Advil). It's amazing how the human body works!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I'm glad to hear she's going to be fine! Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalypso Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 My ds did this about a year ago and I was amazed how fast the pain went away. He had a hard time eating for a couple of days and that was it. I hope your dd heals as quickly.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Thanks for updating us, I was wondering about her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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