It may sound like a catastrophe to many San Diego area dental patients, but having a tooth knocked out doesn’t always mean you’ll need cosmetic dentistry to fix your smile. If you can keep a cool head and remember a few simple instructions, chances are your tooth can be saved.
The most important things for patients to do if they’ve had a tooth knocked out is to find the tooth, handle it carefully and keep it in the best condition possible so the team at Marcos Ortega DDS can reinsert it properly.
Do not handle the tooth by the root, be careful to only touch the crown. It’s okay to gently rinse the tooth in water, but don’t scrub it or remove any tissue fragments from the tooth.
If it is possible, the best place for the tooth to be held is back in the socket (placed there gently, of course). Holding the tooth between the lip and gum or under the tongue is good too, just be careful not to swallow. If neither of these is an option, place the tooth in a cup of milk.
Next, you’ll want to get to us as soon as possible. Most teeth that can be reinserted by a dentist within an hour can be saved.
If you have a dental emergency, call immediately.
Marcos Orgeta DDS in San Diego offers general dentistry services along with the following:
Call us today for an appointment. Let us help keep you smiling every day!
Contact Marcos Ortega DDS:
619-295-4545
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
306 Walnut Ave, Ste 25
San Diego, California
92103