How do I handle a tooth emergency?

Lost Permanent Teeth

Falls or other injuries during play and athletic events can cause damage to the teeth and gums. If you believe your child has injured his or her mouth, your child should see the dentist as soon as possible so that no teeth are lost from hidden injuries beneath the gums. Prompt treatment often can help prevent later bite problems. Quick action can even save a tooth that has been knocked completely out of its socket.

If your child happens to have a permanent tooth knocked out, remain calm and find the tooth. Carefully rinse it off. Hold it by the crown rather than the root and try to reinsert it in the socket. If that is not possible, put the tooth in a glass of milk and take your child and the tooth immediately to the pediatric dentist.

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