What To Do for a Knocked Out Tooth

What to do for a knocked out tooth. When I was 7, I slipped and fell on a wooden box right on my front tooth, which killed the tooth but it didn't fall out. It turned black and I had to get it pulled. Looking back, I think I would have been better off getting it knocked completely out, because getting it pulled was as bad as falling on my tooth in the first place. So what to do for a knocked out tooth? Well, don't just assume you cannot get it to grow again. Accidents happen -- even to me and I am not too clumsy. Taking a fall on your tooth, getting hit in the teeth with a surprise fly ball (also broke my nose with one of those), or maybe you got hit in the tooth by a door and all can get your tooth knocked out. If you think your missing tooth is gone forever, think again, you might be able to save it if you act fast and do the right things.


Understand that it's very important to get you and your knocked-out-tooth to your dentist right away; delaying your dentist visit can result in the tooth not being able to get replanted.

Receiving Treatment


* Getting your tooth knocked out is a dental emergency!
* Try to have someone take you to the dentist if at all possible
* Follow the steps shown to try to save your tooth
* A dentist might be able to reattach it


Follow these steps -- in order -- and you'll have a much greater chance of saving your tooth:

1. Pick up and handle your tooth by the crown and not the root, if it's dirty, gently rinse off the root of the tooth with clean water. Don't remove any attached tissue or disturb the root -- doing so can damage the nerve and ligament.

2. As bad as it sounds, if possible, put the tooth back into its socket and hold it there by lightly biting down on some gauze, cotton ball or a moistened tea bag to keep it in place. If you're unable to put the tooth into its socket, place it in milk, lightly salted warm water, your own saliva, or place it in your own mouth between your cheek and gum if you can avoid swallowing it. Don't have kids do this if you think they might swallow it.

3. Call your dentist immediately and provide him or her with as much detail as possible about your situation. If you're not able to get to an emergency dentist right away, head to the nearest emergency room instead and don't forget your knocked out tooth. Getting your knocked out tooth back into its socket within 30 minutes will increases your success.

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