My tooth got knocked-out, can you reinsert it?
We may be able to reinsert your tooth, if you can get to my office within 30 minutes of the incident. Sometimes, it is possible to save a tooth even if it has been outside the mouth for an hour or more.
To increase the probability of success, please follow the following steps:
- Pick up the tooth by the crown (the chewing surface) NOT the root
- If dirty, gently rinse the tooth with water
- Reposition the tooth in the socket immediately, if possible
- Keep the tooth moist at all times
- See an Endodontist within 30 minutes of the injury