Knocked Out Adult Tooth

Locate the missing tooth and hold it by the crown (the part visible in the mouth), not by the root. You may rinse the tooth with water only. DO NOT clean with soap, scrub or handle the tooth unnecessarily. Inspect the tooth for fractures. If the tooth is intact, try to reinsert it in the socket. Have the patient hold the tooth in place by biting on a clean cloth. If you cannot reinsert the tooth, place the tooth in a cup of cold milk. If milk is not available, and the patient is old enough, the tooth may also be carried in the patient’s mouth (beside the cheek). The patient must see a dentist IMMEDIATELY! Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth.

Knocked Out Baby Tooth

Contact your pediatric dentist during business hours. This is not usually an emergency and in most cases no treatment is necessary. DO NOT reinsert the tooth.