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Your child comes running to you in a panic. They have a knocked-out tooth<\/a>. Naturally, this type of dental emergency requires contacting your child\u2019s pediatric dentist right away. But how should you handle the situation in the meantime? Read on to find out whether you should try to reinsert the tooth into its socket or wait until you arrive at the dentist\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How to Handle Your Child\u2019s Knocked-Out Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When faced with an emergency like a knocked-out tooth, there are a few steps you should be ready to take:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Retrieve the tooth holding it only by the crown.<\/li>
  2. Gently rinse off any debris and have your child rinse their mouth.<\/li>
  3. Carefully, try to reinsert the tooth into its original socket. If possible, have your child bite down gently to hold it in place until you reach the dentist\u2019s office.<\/li>
  4. If this is unsuccessful, place the tooth in a container of milk to keep the roots moist and viable.<\/li>
  5. Bring it with you to your child\u2019s appointment. If treated in enough time, the dentist may be able to save it; however, if too much time has lapsed, it may be necessary to insert a space maintainer to keep nearby teeth from shifting out of alignment while waiting for the permanent tooth to erupt.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Why Reinserting the Tooth Into the Socket is a Good Idea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Teeth are never meant to leave their place inside the mouth. The only time this is necessary is when children are losing their baby teeth only to have permanent ones move into place. Many adults assume that since these primary teeth eventually fall out anyway, there\u2019s no need to panic when one exits early. However, the problem with this is that nearby healthy teeth will try to move and cover the vacated area, resulting in necessary orthodontic treatment later on if left untreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    By helping your child save their natural tooth, you improve their chances of keeping the rest of the smile firmly in place. And the most effective way to protect the knocked-out tooth is to reinsert it into the socket. This ensures that the roots remain moist, which is essential to keep the tooth viable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Addressing a knocked-out tooth doesn\u2019t have to be a scary or nerve-wracking situation. By following these steps and getting in to see your child\u2019s dentist right away, there is a far greater chance of saving their tooth until it\u2019s time to officially tell it goodbye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    About the Author
    <\/strong>    Dr. James Forester<\/a> is a board-certified pediatric dentist who completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Pacific\u2019s Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2002. In 2006, he completed a postdoctoral program in Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry at St. Joseph\u2019s Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island. Alongside his colleague, Dr. Kristine Fu Shue, the two work together to help children and parents be aware of ways they can handle dental emergencies. If your little one suffers a knocked-out tooth or similar injury, visit our website<\/a> or call (805) 592-2020<\/strong> to learn how we can help.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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