{"id":217,"date":"2019-11-12T16:50:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-12T16:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=217"},"modified":"2019-12-11T16:51:15","modified_gmt":"2019-12-11T16:51:15","slug":"how-to-save-knocked-out-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.longmontcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2019\/11\/12\/how-to-save-knocked-out-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Save a Knocked-Out Tooth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Your friends are back in town for the holidays, and you\u2019re\nall celebrating by tossing the old pigskin around. You\u2019re having a grand old\ntime until one of your friends tackles you a little harder than they meant to,\nand your face smashes right into the ground. When you get up, you notice that\nyour tooth has been knocked out! Can you save it? Yes, but only if you act\nquickly. Call your emergency\ndentist<\/a> first thing, but in the meantime, here are the steps you need to\ntake to save your tooth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. Pick Up the Tooth by the Crown <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

NEVER pick up a knocked-out tooth by the root. Instead, hold\nit by the chewing surface, also known as the crown. Be sure to handle the tooth\ncarefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. If Dirty, Rinse the Tooth with Water <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rinse the tooth with only warm water and nothing else. Do\nNOT use soap or chemicals. Don\u2019t scrub or dry the tooth, whatever you do. The\nmost important thing here, besides getting to your emergency dentist as soon as\npossible, is to make sure the tooth remains moist.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Place the Tooth Back in the Socket If Possible <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As soon as you can, try and place the tooth back in the\nsocket. Gently use your fingers, and remember to handle the crown only, not the\nroot. Alternatively, you can position it above the socket and then slowly close\nyour mouth to bite down on it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Keep the Tooth Moist at All Times <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Again, the tooth has to stay wet in order to ensure a\nsuccessful reimplantation. If you can\u2019t place it back in the socket, try holding\nit between your cheek and gums. Or, you can put it in a container of milk or an\nemergency tooth preservation kit, like Save-a-Tooth. Whatever you do, don\u2019t use\nregular tap water, as the cells on the root surface of your tooth cannot\ntolerate that for extended periods of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. See Your Dentist Within 30 Minutes of the Injury <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you see your emergency dentist, make sure to bring the\ntooth with you. It\u2019s best to see the dentist within 30 minutes of the tooth\nbeing knocked out if at all possible. However, the tooth may still be\nsuccessfully reattached even if it has been outside the mouth for an hour or\nmore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your tooth ever gets dislodged, call your dentist right\naway. In the meantime, follow these steps to increase the likelihood that your\ntooth can be successfully reimplanted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Dr. Dan Maurer followed in his father\u2019s footsteps by\nchoosing to serve at Longmont Complete Dentistry. He achieved his Doctor of\nDental Surgery degree from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine.\nHis friendliness and unwavering dedication to his patients make him a very valuable\nasset to his patients in the Longmont, CO community. His practice offers same-day\nappointments for dental emergencies. If your tooth gets knocked out, don\u2019t\nhesitate to contact\nLongmont Complete Dentistry<\/a> at (303) 772-7000. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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