Broken or Knocked-Out Tooth: Immediate First Aid & Dental Care

Knocked-out teeth occur commonly as a result of sports injury or other trauma. Visiting a dentist immediately is critical to reimplantation and healing.

Things You'll Need

• Mouth Guards
• Mouth guards

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Instructions

• 1

  See a dentist immediately. There is a 50 percent chance of successful reimplantation if a dentist is seen within 30 minutes of the injury.

• 2

  Pick tooth up if it has been fully knocked out. Hold it by the non-root end, and rinse it in lukewarm water. Keep root cells wet and free from injury.

• 3

  Keep tooth moist by holding it in mouth or placing it in a cup of milk or salt water until you reach dentist's office.

• 4

  Do not attempt to reinsert the tooth into its socket.