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Your child is participating in a sporting event, and then it happens. Almost in slow motion, you see one of their pearly whites fly right out of their mouth. If this sounds familiar, then you\u2019ll know how unsettling the situation can be, especially if you aren\u2019t sure what to do about it. Fortunately, you can take certain steps to ensure that your little one\u2019s smile<\/a> is preserved as efficiently as possible. Read on to learn what you should do if your child has knocked out a tooth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1: Remain Calm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the best things you can do if your child is experiencing a dental emergency is to not panic. If they see you worry, they\u2019ll worry. To avoid scaring them or making them cry, be sure to keep a level head. They\u2019ll follow your example and won\u2019t be as overwhelmed when trying to save their knocked-out tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2: Find & Collect the Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your little one\u2019s baby tooth comes out due to an accident, your dentist is less likely to try to replace it in its socket. They may instead implement a space maintainer, which will help ensure there\u2019s plenty of room for their permanent tooth to erupt properly. If an adult one was knocked out, then your main focus is to find it. Doing so may increase your dentist\u2019s chances of preserving their natural tooth, otherwise, your child may require costly restorations to fill in the gap in their smile, like a dental bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3: Protect Their Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve located their tooth, make sure to handle it by the crown. Touching the roots can lead to further damage, which will decrease the likelihood of preserving them. Try carefully rinsing off any debris and dirt from the tooth with lukewarm water before trying to place it back in its socket. If this isn\u2019t possible, try storing it in a glass or container of milk. Don\u2019t keep it in water, however, as the particles can damage the surface and roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4: Contact Your Emergency Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After properly handling the knocked-out tooth and keeping it safe, you\u2019ll want to head to your emergency dentist straight away. They\u2019ll need to reattach it within an hour for the highest probability of success, so you\u2019ll need to act fast. If you have to wait a certain amount of time until your appointment, your dental team can walk you through the best steps to make sure your little one is as comfortable as possible until they can get their treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While a knocked-out tooth can be unsettling, the process of saving it doesn\u2019t have to be complicated or overwhelming. Keep these tips in mind if your child experiences this dental emergency, and you can be sure to restore their pain-free smile in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Dr. Daood Alvi earned his dental degree from the University of Minnesota and has well over a decade of experience under his belt. He also regularly seeks continuing education to expand his expertise and techniques. He offers a wide range of advanced and comprehensive services, including children\u2019s dentistry, emergency care, and dental bridges. If you need to schedule an appointment for your little one, visit his website<\/a> or call 737-758-3676<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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