An unusual hazard of toothbrushing.
An unusual complication of toothbrushing in a 20-month-old girl is presented. This occurred as an accident while the child was brushing her teeth. It would appear that such incidents are not uncommon. However, no report of such an injury has been found in the literature.
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Department of Oral Surgery, Poole General Hospital, Dorset.
D000058:Accidental Falls; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008406:Masseter Muscle / Q000293:injuries*; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000293:injuries*; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000209:etiology*; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation