At some point, you or your child may accidentally have a tooth knocked out.
It is never fun to have a missing tooth, but if you can follow these tips from Dr. Sachs, you may be able to save the tooth and have it placed back in. Here is what Dr. Sachs suggests doing in these cases:
"If an adult tooth is knocked out, try to find it—don't clean it off, just put it in water and get it to the dentist’s office within 30 minutes if possible. The dentist may be able to put it back in. But if the person is injured badly you may have to go to the emergency room instead. If you are not able to see the dentist immediately you should have it looked at as soon as possible whether it hurts or not. Anytime you are hit in the mouth there could be an injury even if a tooth doesn't come out, therefore it is a good idea to have the dentist check it.
If it is a baby tooth they would not try to put it back in place but it should be looked at to see if there is other damage. If the child cannot close his mouth because teeth have moved or they visibly look like they have moved you should see a dentist right away."
If you are due for a cleaning or have any questions about your dental health, feel free to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sachs in Rockford, IL. We always welcome new patients and would be happy to help you.