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Sometimes life comes at you pretty fast, and accidents happen\u2014and what\u2019s worse is when these accidents involve your pearly whites! But if you ever experience a situation where one of your teeth is knocked out, what\u2019s the best way of approaching it? Believe it or not, under certain circumstances, the tooth can potentially be replaced in its socket by your own hand; however, it\u2019s still crucial for you to quickly see your emergency dentist<\/a>! Keep reading to learn why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Should I Do If I Knock Out a Tooth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When a tooth gets knocked out, regardless of how it happened, time is of the essence\u2014the sooner you act, the higher the chances of successfully reinserting the tooth. Ideally, you should try to either get to the dentist\u2019s office or replace the tooth to its socket within 30 to 60 minutes after the accident. After an hour, the chances of saving the tooth start to decrease significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to handle a knocked-out tooth is by its chewing surface, or crown, which is the top portion; you should never pick it up by the root. When the tooth has been collected, you\u2019ll want to keep it moist by storing it in a plastic container or glass of milk. You can gently rinse it off, but do not scrub it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll want to call your dentist quickly and inform them of what happened; they\u2019ll be able to squeeze you in for an emergency appointment, usually promptly. Don\u2019t forget to bring the tooth with you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can I Attempt to Reinsert My Knocked-Out Tooth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although the window for dealing with knocked-out teeth is quite fleeting, there are actually some instances when it\u2019s possible for a patient to reinsert their tooth into the socket for transit to the dentist\u2019s office. Just note that this isn\u2019t a permanent fix by any means; it just helps to ensure the tooth\u2019s vitality upon arrival. The best way to do this is to carefully use your fingers to gently push the tooth back into its socket, but do not force it. You can hold it in place by carefully biting down on a clean piece of gauze or your finger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s estimated that over five million adults and children alike suffer a knocked-out tooth each year, per the American Association of Endodontists\u2014so if it happens to you, rest assured, you\u2019ll be able to get the help you need from your trusted dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Queen Creek Complete Dental has proudly served the dental needs of the Queen Creek, AZ community for several years under the leadership of Dr. Reza Jafari. Dr. Jafari received his DMD from the Boston University School of Dental Medicine and is an active member of several professional organizations including the American Dental Association. If you have any questions about the blog or you or someone you know has suffered a knocked-out tooth, don\u2019t hesitate to contact<\/a> the practice today for assistance: (480) 722-1200.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sometimes life comes at you pretty fast, and accidents happen\u2014and what\u2019s worse is when these accidents involve your pearly whites! But if you ever experience a situation where one of your teeth is knocked out, what\u2019s the best way of approaching it? Believe it or not, under certain circumstances, the tooth can potentially be replaced […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nCan I Reinsert a Knocked-Out Tooth? | Queen Creek Complete Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you\u2019ve knocked out one of your teeth, you might be wondering if you can reinsert it yourself. 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