Knocked Out Permanent Tooth
Time sensitive emergency care. Call (603) 487-2106 immediately.
Emergency care for a permanent tooth that has been completely displaced from its socket.
Call (603) 487-2106 immediately. If possible, pick the tooth up by the crown (not the root), rinse it gently with milk or saline, and either place it back in the socket or store it in milk. Dr. Mejia will attempt to reposition and splint the tooth.
A knocked out tooth has the best chance of being saved if it is reimplanted within 30 to 60 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about knocked out permanent tooth.
Anyone, child or adult, in New Boston, NH who has had a permanent tooth knocked out due to a sports injury, fall, or other trauma.
Urgent appointment with X-rays, repositioning, and stabilization. Follow up care depends on whether the tooth root reattaches.
Initial appointment is typically 60 to 90 minutes.
Do not scrub or wash the tooth, and do not let it dry out. Time is critical.
A soft diet for several days. Follow up visits to monitor healing and reattachment.
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