My tooth was knocked out. How soon should I see a dentist?
When a tooth is knocked out see a dentist immediately! It is imperative to see a dentist as soon as possible. Seeing a dentist within 30 minutes can make the difference between saving and losing a tooth. Find the tooth. Call your dentist for an emergency appointment. Handle the tooth by the crown, not the root. Touching the root (the part of the tooth below the gum) can damage cells necessary for bone reattachment. If the tooth is clean attempt to push the tooth back in the socket, if unable to replace the tooth, store tooth in milk or place the clean tooth in your mouth between the cheek and the gum to keep tooth moist or wrap tooth in cling wrap. It is important not to let the tooth dry out. A custom made mouthguard should be worn during all contact sports to prevent lose of teeth. Contact our dental team to arrange an appointment for a mouthguard fitting before engaging in any contact sport.

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