Knocked out tooth
Do not wipe the tooth clean. Place the tooth in a glass of milk, if possible. If milk is not available, use a wet napkin or cup of water. See a dentist immediately. Sometimes, if the tooth is placed back in place soon enough by your dentist, the tooth can be saved.
Broken or chipped tooth
Remove the fractured piece to prevent choking and call our office immediately.
Loose tooth
If your child was hit by an object, call our office immediately. Depending on the severity, the dentist may let the tooth "tighten-up" on its own, or may bond the tooth to the uninjured teeth next to it for support until it heals. The tooth may turn dark and/or abscess after an accident. That may happen immediately, or it could be years later.
Cut lip or tongue
Apply pressure to stop or slow the bleeding. If the wound is severe or doesn't stop bleeding, call the office or go to the Emergency Room immediately. The wound may require stitches to stop bleeding, prevent infection and to help it heal.
