Tooth jammed into the gum (intruded)
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Tooth jammed into the gum (intruded)
A tooth that has been jammed into the gum (intruded) may look like it has been knocked out. An X-ray may be needed to tell the difference between an intruded and a knocked-out tooth.
An intruded baby tooth will usually grow out of the gum in about 6 weeks. However, some dentists will reposition or remove the baby tooth immediately so that it will not affect the top (crown 
) of the permanent tooth underneath it.
An intruded permanent tooth generally requires evaluation by a dentist or other health professional.
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| Author | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Editor | Alison Allen |
| Editor | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Steven K. Patterson, BSc, DDS, MPH - Dentist |
| Last Updated | September 26, 2008 |
| Last updated: | September 26, 2008 |
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| Author: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Reviewed By: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Steven K. Patterson, BSc, DDS, MPH - Dentist |
| Editors: | Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC, Tracy Landauer |
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