Thursday, July 21, 2011
knocked out tooth
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Permanent teeth that are knocked out sometimes can be re-implanted, but only |
if you act quickly. |
Prevention is possible by wearing a mouth guard fitted by your dentist during contact |
sports. |
If your tooth is knocked out |
Handle the tooth by the top only, not the roots. |
Do not rub it or scrape it to remove dirt. |
Gently rinse the tooth in a bowl of tap water. Do not hold it under running water. |
Try to replace the tooth in the socket. Then bite down gently ;on gauze or a moistened tea |
bag to help keep it in place. |
If you can't replace your tooth in the socket, immediately place it in milk, your own saliva, |
or a warm, mild saltwater solution (1/4 teaspoon salt to 1 quart water). |
Get medical attention immediately |
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