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A Brush With Danger

Surgeons remove a toothbrush embedded in a 4-year-old girl’s cheek after a fall during brushing.

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A recent case report details a rare but hazardous oral impalement injury in a 4-year-old girl who fell while brushing her teeth. After unsuccessful attempts to remove a toothbrush that penetrated her buccal mucosa, she underwent surgical extraction under intravenous anesthesia at Trishuli Hospital in Nepal. The injury, although stable initially, required careful handling to avoid complications such as infection, which can occur in 4% to 8% of similar cases. Post-surgery, the girl displayed satisfactory healing within a month. Adequate medical attention is crucial for such injuries.

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A Brush With Danger

Surgeons remove a toothbrush embedded in a 4-year-old girl’s cheek after a fall during brushing.

  • by Olivia Anderson

  • February 19, 2026

  • 3 min

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