To save the tooth, you must see your dentist right away. Leave
the tooth in your mouth even though it is partially out of the
socket. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever or apply a cold
pack or ice to relieve pain until you reach the dental office.
The tooth needs to be secured in its original position by
connecting it to the healthy teeth on either side. There are
three ways to do this: These materials will be left on for 7 to
10 days while the tooth heals in the socket. It is critical to
follow up with your dentist 7 to 10 days later. If the tooth's
nerve or blood vessels were damaged, your dentist may want to do
root canal treatment. This keeps the tooth from becoming
discolored or developing an abscess, which is an infection. Your
dentist will test in the next weeks and months to see whether
the nerve was damaged. These tests are not always reliable right
after a tooth is injured. If the dentist decides that root canal
treatment is needed, you may need to have the tooth crowned
(capped) after the root