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Have you lost a tooth due to trauma? \u00a0Or maybe your tooth chipped while you were eating? \u00a0Either way, your dentist should be the first person you call if you have a dental emergency. \u00a0Many dentists will even set aside time specifically for when a dental emergency arises. Injuries to a person\u2019s mouth may include teeth that are knocked out, chipped, cracked or fractured. \u00a0When injury occurs, immediate attention is important in preserving the life of your tooth or teeth. You never know when a dental emergency might occur and the best step is to be prepared. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A Knocked Out Tooth<\/h2>\n

Whether you are playing a sport or simply walking, if your tooth gets knocked out it is a dental emergency that needs to be handled immediately. If the appropriate emergency steps are followed immediately after your tooth is knocked out, you can increase the chances of your tooth being reinserted and preserved by your dentist. First, and foremost, pick up your tooth by the top of the tooth and do not touch the root. \u00a0Rinse off your tooth gently to ensure that it is clean, but do not scrub your tooth or remove any tissue attached to it. Be sure to place a towel or washcloth in the sink so that the tooth does not go down the drain.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you can, try to gently place the tooth back into the socket and hold it gently in place while trying to bite down. If the tooth is unable to be placed back into the socket, put it in a small container or in a cup of milk. Call your dentist immediately because getting to your dentist quickly with your tooth is critical for saving your tooth. The longer you wait to re-implant your tooth, the less chance you will have of the tooth being able to be reinserted. <\/span><\/p>\n

A Chipped, Cracked or Fractured Tooth<\/h2>\n

If you crack, chip or fracture a tooth, this is considered a serious dental emergency. Fractured and cracked teeth may suggest that the damage occurred to both the inside and outside of the tooth. When the fracture is severe, your tooth may not be able to be saved. Call your dentist immediately if you chip, crack or fracture your tooth. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Between calling your dentist and visiting their office, following these steps will also help in saving your tooth:<\/span><\/p>\n