Something happened! What do I do? Oh No! I knocked out one of my
permanent teeth! Find the tooth. Handle the tooth by the top
(crown), not the root portion. You may rinse the tooth, but DO
NOT clean the tooth or handle it unnecessarily. Try to put it
back in the socket (the spot it came from) if you can. If you
can put it back in its socket, hold the tooth in place by biting
gently on a clean gauze or cloth. If you can't put the tooth
back in its socket, immediately put the tooth in a cup
containing cool milk or water to keep it moist. Call your
dentist and go to see the dentist IMMEDIATELY! (Call the
emergency number if it's after hours.) The faster you act, the
better your chances of saving the tooth. Note: The tips on the
these pages follow the guidelines set out by the American
Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and have been reviewed and
approved by a licensed, qualified dentist. Even so, sometimes
opinions may differ on the best thing to do in an emergency
situation, so check with your regular dentist for m