If a child’s lip tie is broken, saline can be used to rinse the wound and povidone-iodine can be applied to the affected area to prevent infection if the wound is shallow; if the wound is deep, surgery is usually required.
If a child’s lip tie is broken, if it is only partially broken or if the wound is shallow, the amount of bleeding is usually small, so saline can be used to rinse the wound and povidone-iodine can be applied to the affected area to prevent infection. Meanwhile, you should brush your teeth or rinse your mouth after eating to keep your mouth clean and hygienic to avoid infection.
If the wound is deeper or completely broken, and the bleeding is large, timely surgical treatment is needed, such as trimming the wound edge, separating the submucosal soft tissues, and closing the wound under local anesthesia, in order to prevent further bleeding and prevent restriction of lip movement.
In the event of a child’s lip ligament breakage, it is important to seek timely medical attention for examination and treatment by a professional doctor.