{"id":563,"date":"2018-10-05T14:01:49","date_gmt":"2018-10-05T18:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/libertyvilledentist.com\/blog\/?p=563"},"modified":"2018-10-05T14:01:49","modified_gmt":"2018-10-05T18:01:49","slug":"saving-knocked-out-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/libertyvilledentist.com\/blog\/saving-knocked-out-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"Saving a Knocked Out Tooth"},"content":{"rendered":"

I was at a hockey game and saw one of the young men lose a tooth. I always heard the mothers joking about needing a good dental plan if your son joins the team. It got me wondering. Can those teeth be saved or do they have to get replacements for all the teeth they have knocked out?<\/p>\n

Patty<\/p>\n

Dear Patty,<\/p>\n

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There’s is always a possibility the tooth can be saved. However, conditions have to be in its favor. Here’s what you need to know:<\/p>\n

This is a Dental Emergency<\/h2>\n

Call your dentist and let the office know what happened. It’s important you get treatment within 30 minutes. If they know you’re coming, they’ll be prepared for you when you get there and can start treatment right away. If you don’t have a dentist, then you need to call an emergency dentist<\/a>. They’ll see non-established patients in cases such as this.<\/p>\n

Only Hold the Tooth by the Crown<\/h2>\n

Never touch the root of the tooth. THat could damage it. Instead, hold it by the crown (the visible part of your tooth). <\/p>\n

Keep the Tooth Moist<\/h2>\n

It’s very important the tooth be kept moist. If you have access to a glass of milk, you can place the tooth there. If that’s unavailable, then you can place the tooth gently between your cheek and gums. This should keep it moist enough.<\/p>\n

Preventing Tooth Loss<\/h2>\n

Of course, ideally, you don’t want to lose a tooth. Here are some tips to make sure you keep those chompers for a long time:<\/p>\n