Teeth detached from gum?

[zazz6000]

I was feeding my boyfriends bearded dragon and it bit me instead of taking the food from my hand as usual... he got a really good grip on my finger and I was panicking and he wouldn't come off so I ended up flinging him back into the cage and he smashed on the ground. Somehow his teeth became detached from his gum...? I know very little about reptiles and everything about rabbits, so to see a 'track' of teeth opposed to single tooth become separated from the gum was really weird. He doesn't look like he is in pain, but there was some blood and now there is a gap between.... I guess where his teeth sit in place and inside the gum area. I'm just worried about it getting infected, considering he still eats and moves around fine still.

Any insight?

 

[Jp]

Please, go to the VET!!!!!!!!

 

[P]

A VET asap

 

[zazz6000]

A vet is definitely not an option because we are far from any urban centers. But I'm going to assume this is a big problem.... what exactly can or will happen? I need some insight into the nature of the injury and how to home remedy the situation. Will it heal itself, or will it always be detached? Should I secure his snout until it can heal itself, use some sort of organic antibacterial for the wound?

 

[P]

Is it still secured inside the mouth?
Please take some pics of the issue so we can better detirmine the extent of the injury

It could become infected which will cause him to not be able to eat, then he'll slowly starve to death.
Im not sure on what meds can be used inside their mouths that will not harm them

Even with "Mouth rot" which is a mouth disease NO ointments are applied to the mouth. Antibiotics like Baytril and Ceflexin are prescribed to prevent and cure the infections.
It is also recommended to NOT feed ANY hard schelled feeders till it is healed.
Feed very soft insects like silk worms, butters, pheonix, freshly molted supers and roaches (The white ones before their wings and bodys harden)

You can try a silver water as a rinse

 

[zazz6000]

perhaps a salt water rinse?

 

[P]

NO.......No saltwater

SAltwater is very BAD for reptiles.
Why...The outside of the wound / infection will heal, but the inside not.
The infection then becomes bloodbourne
Salt dehydtates the animal
Throws digestive enzymes way off balance.
WHY?
Dragons dont have acid to break down the sodium. Dragons have digestive enzymes
Due to this there are LOTS of things that can go wrong, LOTS

Use the silverwater i suggested

 

[P]

Oh ouch that looks painfull, (Just saw the pic)

Definately rinse with the silverwater and feed as suggested above. But i would definately try to get to a vet asap.

 

[richard]

there's really no way to tell the extent of the damage without a trip to an exotic vet and x rays. anything less is just guesswork and gambling with his health. sorry.

 

[zazz6000]

Ah okay, well thanks for the help guys! It definitely looks bad, but doesn't seem to be hurting him or at the moment, affecting his eating ability. I can keep it clean as best as possible and hope for no infection, but will the gums adhere to the teeth again eventually to heal, or will they always stick out like that? If hes angry and puffed up, the teeth actually stick outwards from his mouth as you can see in the picture.

 

[P]

All i can add is to say what Richard said and to repost all the other comments. A VET is really the only and best way to treat correctly. I know you said you dont have one closeby BUT when you take on the responsibility of a pet that depends on you for EVERYTHING you need to be willing to make sacrifices and arrangements for unforseen issues. You wouldnt let a child of yours walk around like that would you?

Everything is guesswork, i doubt they will adhere again, what i can foresee is infection, mouth becoming deformed due to teeth sticking out, inability to eat........

 

[richard]

A vet is definitely not an option because we are far from any urban centers. But I'm going to assume this is a big problem.... what exactly can or will happen? I need some insight into the nature of the injury and how to home remedy the situation. Will it heal itself, or will it always be detached? Should I secure his snout until it can heal itself, use some sort of organic antibacterial for the wound?

may i ask where you are located? maybe we can help find a vet somewhat close to you!

 

[Dragonsx6]

Hi Having looked at the pic I would agree with everything that has been said & most importantly you have to take him to the Vet.

P could you please tell me what Silverwater is? I'm in the UK and not heard of this before thanks

 

[P]

Hi Having looked at the pic I would agree with everything that has been said & most importantly you have to take him to the Vet.

P could you please tell me what Silverwater is? I'm in the UK and not heard of this before thanks

Silver water is found at most pharmacies, its colloidal silver water. It is an antiseptic, antiparasitic, disinfectant, antimicrobial, antifungal, boosts the immune system and prevents infections from bacteria and virusses.
Heres a link to other uses around the home, i use it all the time fr my kids and pets. My dragon gets a 1ml weekly dose as a preventative against parasites and imune system booster, she has NEVER had parasites.

http://www.silvergen.com/colloidal_silver_uses.htm

 

[SouthernDissolution]

First off. You said he bit you instead of his food "as usual." If he bites you then why are you hand feeding? You should NEVER, and I can't stress NEVER enough "fling" him against anything or back in his viv. I'm sure he wouldn't have hurt you bad enough to justify hurting him in turn. Second, living in a remote area is no excuse for not giving him the care he needs, I have the same issues with being I was the middle of no where, and I still found a reptile vet, I had to travel a little ways but its totally necessary. My issue is if you can't give him the care he needs, give him to someone who will.

 

[P]

First off. You said he bit you instead of his food "as usual." If he bites you then why are you hand feeding? You should NEVER, and I can't stress NEVER enough "fling" him against anything or back in his viv. I'm sure he wouldn't have hurt you bad enough to justify hurting him in turn.

I think maybe the "fling" was a reflex thing. It was an accident and not intentional. And handfeeding is the OP's choice. I hand feed, ive been bitten, ive jerked my hand away. It ttakes time to not freak at every movement of the dragon, and Im sure the OP will not jerk away so roughly next time. Were not supposed to judge or be rude. We DONT know the OP's home situation, I am a BIG pro vet person when the situation warrants it (And this one unfortunately does) BUT i will not judge and try to give the advise as best i can and hope some arrangement for vet care can be made. It was and is my strongest recommendation (But untill were in the OP's situation we dont know whats really going on)

 

[Freya]

I have used colloidal silver to successfully treat yellow fungus and I have also used it myself to treat my stomach ulcer amazing stuff and very gentle on the beardies immune system and I have definately noticed my beardies are shedding better, healthier, more alert
I was sceptic at first but definately converted well worth a try and try this link for more info: www.ukcolloidalsilver.com