As the Mother of two children and because I work in the dental office, I have often thought about what to do in case of a dental emergency. How many times do our kids fall and bump their teeth while playing at school, participating in a sporting event or messing around at home? It happens all the time and usually there is no cause for concern, however, at some point in the life of your child or grandchild you may find the need for the following information.
If a tooth becomes completely knocked out there are a few things to remember:
* Rinse the tooth off in gently running water if dirty.
Do NOT scrub tooth or remove any attached tissue fragments.
* Gently insert and hold tooth in it's socket, OR place in a cup of milk or cool water. This temporarily keeps the cells of the tooth from dying.
* Go immediately to your dentist. Often the tooth can be "saved" and put back in it's rightful place if done within 30 minutes of the accident.
I pray that you never have to face this kind of dental emergency but if you do I hope these tips come to mind!
Smiles, Holly
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