What to do when you have a cut in your mouth from a sports injury?

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Q: What to do when you have a cut in your mouth from a sports injury?

I have a cut in my mouth from playing football (got hit by another player). It makes eating and drinking quite painful. What should I do?

Jason Tomlinson (Personal Trainer)
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I would go and see a doctor so they can check it out and see if it's at risk of becoming infected. A dentist might be able to help also, however a doctor would be the first person I'd go and see. Reply to this post | Report
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