Let’s face it. Accidents do happen! The worst case scenario is your tooth gets knocked out. There is a chance and a pretty good chance to save that knocked-out tooth if you do the following:
- Pick up the tooth with care and make sure NOT to touch tooth by its root. You may damage the sensitive root area and make it impossible to save it.
- The tooth can be briefly rinsed with saline water or milk. DO NOT scrub or wipe the tooth.
- The tooth should be inspected for fractures. If the tooth is not broken, try to reinsert the clean tooth into the socket. Keep the tooth in place by biting on gauze. If you can’t put the tooth back because of bleeding or swelling, transport the tooth in a cup containing enough milk to cover the tooth.
- The amount of time elapsed since the accident is critical in the prognosis of the tooth so seek immediate dental care!
Important!
Baby teeth are NOT replaced in the socket as this can damage the development of permanent tooth underneath, however, seek prompt care by a pediatric dentist at www.SolaDentalKids.com or call 718-948-2072.
That is good information to keep in the back of your mind if you are ever in that situation!