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Dental Emergencies

Broken Tooth

Rinse the mouth with warm water.
If swelling occurs, place a cloth covered cold pack over the area.
Call and make an appointment with a dentist as soon as possible
Take the broken fragment of tooth to the dentist.

Knocked Out Permanent (Adult) Tooth

Rinse the tooth gently, do not hold the tooth roots.
If possible, gently place the tooth back in the socket. Bite down on a soft cloth to hold the tooth in place.
Store the tooth in milk or water, if it can't be kept in the socket.
Go to the dentist immediately.

Knocked out baby tooth

Call and make an appointment to see a dentist or dental/oral health therapist immediately.
Do not put the tooth back into the tooth socket, this may damage the adult tooth under it.