Rockhampton Knocked Out Tooth
Considerations
A permanent tooth that is knocked out can sometimes be reimplanted. In most cases, only permanent, adult teeth are reimplanted into the mouth. Baby teeth are usually left out.
Knocked Out Tooth Causes
Tooth accidents are commonly caused by:
- Accidental falls
- Sports-related trauma
- Fighting
- Car accidents
- Biting on hard food
First Aid
Save any tooth that has been knocked out. Bring it to us as soon as possible. The longer you wait, the less chance there is for us to fix it. Hold the tooth only by the crown (chewing edge).
You can take the tooth to us by following one of these tips:
- Try to place the tooth back in the mouth where it fell out, so it is level with other teeth. Bite down gently on gauze or a wet tea bag to help keep it in place. Be careful not to swallow the tooth.
- If the above step cannot be done, place the tooth in a container and cover with a small amount of milk or saliva.
- The tooth can also be carried between your lower lip and lower gum or under the tongue.
If your tooth is badly broken, your nerve endings may be exposed. You will need immediate dental help to avoid infection and pain.
You may not need an emergency visit for a simple chip or broken tooth. You should still have it fixed to avoid sharp edges that can cut the lips or tongue.
DO NOT
- Do NOT handle the roots of the tooth. Handle only the chewing edge — the crown portion of the tooth.
- Do NOT scrape the root of the tooth to remove dirt.
- Do NOT brush or clean the tooth with alcohol or peroxide.
