What
should be done if a tooth is knocked out?
Call your
Dentist and request an emergency appointment. The sooner you get to the
Dentist, the better chance you will have of saving the tooth. After 30
minutes, your chances are decreased, but it is still possible to save the
tooth. However, after an hour, there is little chance of saving it.
If you have the
tooth, rinse it but don't wipe or scrub it, even if it's very dirty, or
you could damage the tooth's structure. Place the tooth between your cheek
and your gum, and get to your dentist immediately. If there's any
possibility of swallowing the tooth, place it in a glass of water or milk.
Do not try to place the tooth back into the socket; you could make the
injury worse and decrease your chances of saving it.
If the tooth has not been
knocked out completely, try using light finger pressure to push it
back into its normal position, but do not force it back. Again, you must
get to your dentist within an hour, and preferably within 30 minutes.
If
you injure the inside of your mouth, what should you do?
Clean the wound and get to
an emergency room as soon as possible. Control the bleeding by pressing a
gauze pad or a clean cloth to the wound.
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