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Knocking out an adult tooth can be a scary situation, and it\nis difficult to know the best course of action to take when it happens. It is\neven worse if you are in a lot of pain as a result of the incident. The most\nimportant thing you can do is act calmly, quickly, and get to your emergency\ndentist as soon as you can. Continue reading to find out what steps you should\nbe taking to increase the likelihood of your dentist saving your knocked-out tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Locate Your Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t leave your tooth behind! Search around the area until\nyou locate your tooth. Remember that you need to be especially careful when\nhandling it to prevent additional damage. Pick up your knocked-out tooth by the\ncrown, which it the chewing surface, and do not touch the root. Touching the\nroot could harm the soft tissues, making it more difficult for your dentist to\nreattach when you seek professional help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clean the Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you see dirt on your tooth, you will need to clean it. However,\nyou shouldn\u2019t use any chemicals or soap. Also refrain from scrubbing or drying it\noff. This could prevent the root from staying alive long enough to reattach.\nInstead, gently rinse off any dirt from the tooth using clean water. Don\u2019t wrap\nit in a tissue or cloth afterwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Return the Tooth to Its Socket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best thing you can do is put your tooth back into the\nsocket it belongs in as soon as you can. Make sure it is facing the correct\ndirection and gently push it in with your fingers. Another way to do this is\npositioning the tooth about the socket and slowly close your mouth. You can\nhold it in place with either your fingers or by gently biting down on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep the Knocked-Out Tooth Moist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your tooth dries out, it probably won\u2019t be able to stay\nalive long enough for your dentist to return it to its rightful place in your\nmouth. If you are unable to get your tooth back into the socket, you could keep\nit moist in other ways. Either hold it in your mouth next to your cheek or\nplace it in a container of milk. However, do not use regular tap water because\nthe root surface cells of your tooth are unable to tolerate it for very long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See Your Emergency\nDentist<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call your dentist and let them know that you need to come into\nthe office. For the best possible results, you should see your dental provider\nwithin half an hour after the incident. If the tooth has been outside of your\nmouth for over an hour, it is much less likely that your dentist will be able\nto save it and you may have to opt for another option, like a dental implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As scary as knocking a tooth out can be, if you act calmly\nand quickly, you will have the best outcome. Your smile will be as good as new\nin no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Steven Kendrick<\/a>\nis an emergency dentist serving patients in and around Midwest City, OK. He\nearned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Oklahoma University College of\nDentistry and is a member of several different professional organizations\nincluding the American Dental Association and the Oklahoma Dental Society. Dr.\nKendrick\u2019s practice is equipped to deal with any type of dental emergency you may\nbe experiencing. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit his website<\/a> or call (405)\n732-0431.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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