Dental Cut: Understanding Risks & Aftercare | MoArk Dental

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A dental cut is a tear or laceration to the soft tissue inside the mouth, including the lips, tongue, cheeks, or gums. Most minor cuts can be managed at home with gauze pressure, a cold compress, and saltwater rinses after 24 hours, and they heal within 7 to 14 days. See a dentist right away […]