Treatment
Knocked-out Permanent Tooth
Urgent care to save a knocked out tooth, where acting fast gives the best chance of recovery.
A knocked out tooth is a dental emergency where a permanent tooth has been fully dislodged. Acting within the hour gives the best chance of saving it.
If you can, keep the tooth moist in milk or saliva and come in right away. Your dentist will try to reinsert and stabilize it, or talk through replacement.
Fast treatment offers the best chance to save the natural tooth, and if that is not possible, your dentist guides you to the right replacement.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about knocked-out permanent tooth.
Anyone whose permanent tooth has been knocked out, usually from a fall, sports, or an accident, needs to be seen immediately.
The team acts quickly and keeps you calm and comfortable while they work to save the tooth.
Time matters most here. Reinserting and stabilizing a tooth is often done in one urgent visit.
Handle the tooth by the crown, not the root, and keep it moist. Get to the office as fast as you safely can.
If the tooth is saved, your dentist monitors it over follow up visits and explains what to expect for healing.
