Accidental Tooth Loss Treated At Tidewater Dental
 

Knowing the Proper First Aid

If the tooth out of its socket completely and unattached but still in the victim's mouth, it is best to have the person hold it there, if possible, until Dr. Cooper or Dr. Owens can attempt re-implantation.

If the tooth is out of the mouth, do not let it dry out. Handle it as little as possible. Do not attempt to disinfect the tooth, or scrub it, or remove any tissue attached to it. Call our office at (301) 862-3900 immediately.

If the tooth is recovered from the ground or other soiled area, rinse it off in lukewarm water. Preserve it in milk until Dr. Cooper or Dr. Owens can examine it. If milk is not available, lukewarm water will suffice.

The amount of time out of the socket is critical in the long-term success of re-implantation. After 30 minutes, the success potential begins to decline. However, re-implantation by Dr. Cooper or Dr. Owens is still possible after several hours, so the attempt can still be made even if the tooth has been out for a long period.

Call us at (301) 862-3900 so Dr. Cooper or Dr. Owens can be prepared to help you as soon as possible.