If you have a tooth that is knocked loose or out completely, then you need to see our team for a dental emergency procedure. Our team can help restore the tooth and keep your smile full! In today’s blog, your Prairie Village, KS, dentist talks about how to address a knocked-out tooth with emergency dental care.
The Causes of a Knocked-Out Teeth
How does a tooth end up knocked loose or out? Often, this happens when people play full contact sports, or engage in activities that could risk injuries to the face or jaw, such as boxing or martial arts. For others, falling or a similar accident could cause this to happen. When you have a tooth injured in any way, you should contact our team for dental emergency treatment. Otherwise, you risk losing the tooth and having a gap in your smile that could cause further complications for the health, function, and even the alignment of your smile!
How to Respond
When a tooth is knocked loose, you can stem the bleeding with cloth or gauze, biting down gently, and then use a cold compress to control facial swelling. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever, and see our team right away. If the tooth is knocked-out completely, then you should again take actions to stem the bleeding and control facial swelling. You should also pick the tooth up, only by the crown, never touch the root, and gently rinse away dirt and debris, but keep any tissues intact. Place the tooth in a glass of milk or salt water, or into the socket, and then contact our team right away!
Help From Our Team
If you reach us during our normal business hours, then we will try to see you same-day. If you reach us and we are closed, then please leave a message so a team member can reach out as soon as possible to discuss possible appointment times. Our team wants to help restore the tooth to your socket so you can continue to enjoy a full smile. If in a worst-case scenario the tooth cannot be recovered, we could discuss ways to fill the gap, such as a dental bridge or a single tooth dental implant, so you can enjoy a full smile and avoid complications, such as misalignment.
If you have any questions about treating knocked-out teeth with emergency dentistry, then contact our team today to learn more!
Do You Have a Missing Tooth or Other Emergency Concern?
Our team wants to help you obtain treatment for your dental emergency and enjoy relief. Contact Robert M. Browne DDS in Prairie Village, KS by calling (913) 901-8585 for our earliest appointment time. We proudly serve patients in surrounding communities and welcome your call.