Avulsed Tooth

Avulsed tooth (Knocked-out tooth)

Retrieve the tooth, hold it by the crown (the part of tooth that is usually exposed in the
mouth), and rinse off the tooth root with water if it’s dirty. Do not scrub it or remove any
attached tissue fragments. If possible, try to put the tooth back in place. Make sure it’s
facing the right way. Never force it into the socket.
If it’s not possible to reinsert the tooth in the socket, put the tooth in a small container of
milk or a product containing cell growth medium, such as Save-a-Tooth. In all cases,
see your dentist as quickly as possible. The knocked out teeth with the highest chances
of being saved are those seen by the dentist and returned to their socket within 1 hour
of being knocked out.

Extruded (partially dislodged) Tooth
Until you are able to get to our office or the hospital emergency room, to relieve pain,
apply a cold compress to the outside of the mouth or cheek in the affected area. Take
an over-the-counter pain reliever (such as Tylenol or Advil) if needed.
Objects caught between teeth. First, try using dental floss to very gently and carefully
remove the object. If you can’t get the object out, report to emergency room, or a dental
office as soon as you possibly can. Never use a pin or other sharp object to poke at the
stuck object. These instruments can cut your gums or scratch your tooth surface.