When a tooth is knocked loose or knocked out, you need to see our team for a dental emergency visit. Otherwise, major complications could arise in your smile! But our team can help return the tooth to your smile and avoid major complications. In today’s blog, your emergency dental clinic in Prairie Village, KS talks about how we address a knocked-out tooth.
What Causes a Tooth Be Knocked-Out?
Often, a kid or adult may suffer from a knocked-out tooth due to a sports injury or an accidental injury. When this happens, the tooth needs to be recovered and returned to your bite quickly, which is why you need to contact our team for dental emergency treatment. Even if your injury occurs outside of normal business hours, please reach out to our team right away. We will contact you with a time to see us so we can address the issue and safeguard your smile.
Responding to Your Injury
When a tooth is knocked loose or out, this could mean bleeding. You can stem this with gauze or cloth, biting down gently. To avoid major facial swelling, consider an ice pack to the side of the face. If the tooth is still in your mouth, avoid too much pressure so it doesn’t disconnect completely. If the tooth is knocked out completely, then pick it up by the crown only, never touch the root. Rinse it under warm water gently and then place it in a sealed container of milk or salt water. Then bring it with you to the visit!
Restoring Your Tooth
Our team can then return the tooth to your socket and discuss aftercare to ensure the area heals quickly and properly, so you avoid gaps in your smile and the complications of a missing tooth. To help reduce the risk of future injuries, consider wearing a mouthguard when playing full contact sports or martial arts. Our team can offer a custom one that offers more protection than a standard boil-and-bite option. Good oral hygiene is also important as a tooth free of tooth decay is stronger and less likely to become injured.
If you have any questions about our approach to dental emergencies, or if you need to schedule a visit with our team, then contact our team today to learn more. We want to help you feel confident in your smile and when possible, avoid injuries!
Schedule an Emergency Visit Dr. Browne, D.D.S. In Prairie Village!
Our team wants to help safeguard your smile against the complications of a dental emergency. To find out more about our approach to dental emergencies and dental repair, call Dr. Browne’s office in Prairie Village, KS at 913-901-8585 today.