Emergency procedure
if a tooth is knocked out:

Time is of the essence! Follow these directions as soon as possible!

• Don’t  touch the root
• Pick up the tooth by its chewing part (crown) not the root.
• If the root is dirty, hold it by the crown and rinse it under tap water.
• DO NOT use soap or chemicals.
• DO NOT scrub or dry the tooth.
• DO NOT wrap it in a tissue.
• Place the tooth back into its socket.
• The sooner the tooth is back in its socket, the better its chances of survival.
• Place the root into the socket with your fingers and slowly bite down to position it.
• Hold the tooth in place with your fingers or with gentle biting pressure.
• If you can’t put the tooth back into its socket, then the tooth must be kept moist by placing it in your cheek.
• If the tooth can’t be placed in your cheek, then place it in some milk.
• Call us immediately!
• If we can see you within 30 minutes, we have a good chance of saving the tooth.