Dental and Mouth Injuries
The health of the mouth and teeth are distinctly important for the good working order of the rest of the body. The teeth, jaw, lips, and tongue help a person communicate and help with eating. Also, damage to these parts may translate to concerns with other bodily functions, especially the digestive system. In case of an accident, these important body parts may become substantially damaged, causing serious concerns for that person’s overall health.
For more information regarding your rights and options following an injury in which someone else may have been to blame, contact the Houston personal injury attorneys of Williams Kherkher at 800-696-5341.
Types of Dental Injury
Dental injury and damage to the working parts of the mouth can occur from a variety of different scenarios. In the case of a car accident, a person’s face may slam against a dashboard, the back of a front seat, or into a steering column. If an individual slips and falls, they may land on their chin or strike their mouth on an object. In any of these or related situations, a person can sustain the following injuries:
- Broken, chipped, or loose teeth
- Fractured jaw or dislocated temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
- Severed tongue
- Extensive cuts and scarring
Although treatment for many of these injuries can result in eventual recovery, the loss of a tooth is a permanent injury. The injured individual will either go without that tooth or will require a prosthetic for the remainder of his or her life.
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If you have been injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligent behavior, contact the Houston personal injury lawyers of Williams Kherkher today by calling 800-696-5341. Let our experienced advisors assist you with your legal concerns today.