{"id":264,"date":"2020-07-09T21:11:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-09T21:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hickoryflatdentist.com\/blog\/?p=264"},"modified":"2020-08-07T12:50:43","modified_gmt":"2020-08-07T12:50:43","slug":"ask-dentist-handle-knocked-out-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hickoryflatdentist.com\/blog\/2020\/07\/ask-dentist-handle-knocked-out-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask a Dentist: How Do I Handle a Knocked-Out Tooth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hickoryflatdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_203677035__1569346102_91769-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"man in blue shirt with toothache who needs to see his dentist \" class=\"wp-image-265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hickoryflatdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_203677035__1569346102_91769-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hickoryflatdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_203677035__1569346102_91769-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.hickoryflatdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AdobeStock_203677035__1569346102_91769.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>More than five million teeth are knocked out every year in children and adults across the United States. Whether this happens because you were tackled while playing football or you simply bit down on your food too hard, it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you have to lose your tooth. However, in order for the tooth to successfully be implanted again, you have to take action quickly. Here are five steps from a dentist on what to do when you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hickoryflatdentist.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">knock out a tooth<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pick Up the Tooth by the Crown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The crown is the part that you use to chew that\u2019s normally visible in your mouth. Make sure to <em>not<\/em> touch the root, which is the section that is supposed to be hidden beneath your gumline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gently Rinse the Tooth with Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hold the tooth under running water only. Do not use soap or other chemicals to clean it. Afterward, don\u2019t scrub it or hold it in a towel. Lastly, do not remove any tissue particles that might still be on the tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Place the Tooth Back in Its Socket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you can, try to reposition the tooth back into its socket. After making sure your hands are clean, gently push the tooth in with your fingers, taking care to only touch the crown. You could also position the tooth above the socket and slowly close your mouth. Keep the tooth in place by holding it down with your fingers or gently biting down on it with some gauze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Always Keep the Tooth Moist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to stay viable for reattachment, the tooth must be kept moist at all times. If it\u2019s not possible for you to place it back in its socket, you could either hold it in your cheek pocket or a container of milk. Don\u2019t store it in regular tap water since the cells of the root\u2019s surface can\u2019t tolerate it for prolonged periods of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call Your Dentist Within the Hour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To have your tooth reattached, it\u2019s best to see an emergency dentist within an hour of the tooth being knocked out. However, it still may be possible to save the tooth if it has been out for an hour or more. In any case, contact your dentist immediately. Putting off treatment could mean the difference between saving and losing your tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you knock out a tooth, time is of the utmost importance. Follow these steps to maximize your odds of your dentist being able to reimplant your tooth and save your smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Dentistry at Hickory Flat, Drs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hickoryflatdentist.com\/dr-brian-lee.html\">Brian<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hickoryflatdentist.com\/dr-katherine-lee.html\">Katherine<\/a> Lee have been providing quality dental care to the Canton, GA community for over a decade. They offer fast relief for painful dental emergencies such as knocked-out teeth. With advanced technology and sedation dentistry to ease your anxiety, they can treat your pain as comfortably, quickly, and effectively as possible. If you\u2019ve just knocked out a tooth, don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hickoryflatdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">contact<\/a> Dentistry at Hickory Flat at (770) 213-8166.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than five million teeth are knocked out every year in children and adults across the United States. Whether this happens because you were tackled while playing football or you simply bit down on your food too hard, it doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you have to lose your tooth. 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