Tag: Oral trauma

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, milk is a highly recommended storage medium for a knocked-out tooth that cannot be immediately re-implanted. This surprising fact prompts a critical question for anyone facing an oral emergency: why does milk keep teeth alive and what makes it so effective for preserving a tooth?

According to the Cleveland Clinic, most oral mucoceles occur due to minor trauma, such as biting your lip, which damages or blocks a salivary gland. While trauma is the primary cause, a diet high in spicy foods can contribute to the risk by irritating the oral mucosa and potentially exacerbating the condition.