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Try as we might to protect our children from the world, accidents happen. Maybe your little one took a blow to the face while playing sports, or maybe they took a tumble while playing with friends. Or maybe you weren\u2019t looking when it happened, but your child knocked out a tooth. Would you know what to do? These situations are understandably quite alarming, so it\u2019s important that you know how to handle them ahead of time. Read on as we cover step-by-step what you should do if your child knocks out a tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1.) Don\u2019t Panic & Call Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Children get many of their emotional cues from their parents. If you begin to panic in this situation, they\u2019ll internalize your reaction and begin to panic themselves. Do your absolute best to stay calm, but maintain a sense of urgency. You should call your pediatric dentist<\/a> as soon as you possibly can to schedule an emergency appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.) Locate the Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your child knocked out a baby tooth, your dentist isn\u2019t likely to try to put it back into place. Instead, they\u2019ll probably recommend a space maintainer to keep the neighboring teeth from shifting into the gap and trapping the permanent tooth underneath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if your child has knocked out a permanent tooth, your dentist may be able to save it if you handle it carefully and reach them within 30-60 minutes. Be sure to only handle the tooth by the crown (the white biting surface) and not the roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.) Protect the Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Have your child rinse their mouth out with water. You should also rinse off the tooth if it\u2019s dirty, but don\u2019t scrub off any remaining tissue or use soap. Next, the tooth needs to be kept moist in order for it to remain viable. If your child is old enough, you can try to place it back in its socket and have your child hold it there with their tongue or a piece of gauze. Alternatively, the tooth can be stashed between the gums and the cheeks, or you can store it in a small container of milk or saliva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.) See Your Dentist ASAP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the case of a knocked-out permanent tooth, your pediatric dentist will almost certainly schedule you for a same-day emergency appointment. When you arrive, they\u2019ll inspect the tooth to see if it\u2019s still viable and evaluate the surrounding teeth for damage. Hopefully, they\u2019ll be able to place the tooth back into its socket and secure it to the surrounding teeth as it heals back into place over the coming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your dentist may not need to see your child for a same-day emergency appointment for a knocked-out baby tooth, but they will want to see them right away. During your appointment, they\u2019ll inspect your child\u2019s remaining teeth and the permanent tooth underneath the gums for any potential damage. Then, they\u2019ll typically fit your little one with a discreet space maintainer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hopefully, your child will never have to deal with a knocked-out tooth. However, if they do, just remember to follow the steps above to keep their smile safe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Simply Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics is proud to serve the growing smiles of Nashua and the surrounding communities. Our experienced team offers personalized preventive care like dental sealants, fluoride treatments, and athletic mouthguards to minimize the risk of dental emergencies. However, should your little one suffer a knocked-out tooth or other urgent dental situation, don\u2019t hesitate to contact us. We can be reached online<\/a> or at (603) 880-5002.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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