I have been trying to select topics that one day could be of use to people in different dental situations. I thought what of the person who witnesses a tooth getting knocked out...what would they do? Of course your dentist will know but they probably are not with you at the time.
Firstly don't panic. If you are concerned enough for the tooth then obviously the person connected to that tooth is not so badly injured. Teeth can be replaced. More importantly has this person bumped their head or suffered any other concerning trauma. Should we mention again the untimely death of Natasha Richardson from what should have been very preventable.
Secondly be sure to pick up the tooth and just quickly put it in cold milk. The milk has the proper balance of certain chemicals that help keep the important cells of the tooth alive. Water can work but Milk is FAR better. If all else fails the tooth can be quickly rinsed and kept in the patient's mouth. This depends on the age and awareness of the patient!!!!!!!! ( The saliva will help to keep the tooth cells alive ) We would not want anyone to swallow the tooth! Again Milk is so much better.
Third CALL THE DENTIST. Any dentist with an emergency contact number can walk you through the process. If the tooth is placed back in the socket within one hour the success of replacement is much better.
Firstly don't panic. If you are concerned enough for the tooth then obviously the person connected to that tooth is not so badly injured. Teeth can be replaced. More importantly has this person bumped their head or suffered any other concerning trauma. Should we mention again the untimely death of Natasha Richardson from what should have been very preventable.
Secondly be sure to pick up the tooth and just quickly put it in cold milk. The milk has the proper balance of certain chemicals that help keep the important cells of the tooth alive. Water can work but Milk is FAR better. If all else fails the tooth can be quickly rinsed and kept in the patient's mouth. This depends on the age and awareness of the patient!!!!!!!! ( The saliva will help to keep the tooth cells alive ) We would not want anyone to swallow the tooth! Again Milk is so much better.
Third CALL THE DENTIST. Any dentist with an emergency contact number can walk you through the process. If the tooth is placed back in the socket within one hour the success of replacement is much better.
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