DENTAL FIRST AID, FOR A KNOCKED-OUT TOOTH
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A knocked-out permanent tooth is a dental emergency. Knocked-out teeth can be re-implanted in many cases. A permanent tooth that is re-implanted within 30 minutes has the highest chance of success. 1. Collect Teeth or Teeth Fragments Handle teeth carefully because damage may prevent re-implantation. Touch only the crown, the top part of the tooth. Do not touch the root of the tooth. Rinse the tooth gently in a bowl of lukewarm water for no more than 10 seconds only if there is dirt or foreign matter on it. Do not scrub, scrape, or use alcohol to remove dirt. 2. Re-Insert or Store Teeth Rinse mouth with warm water. If possible, reinsert permanent teeth into the correct sockets and have the person bite on a gauze pad to hold teeth in place. If you can't reinsert permanent teeth, or for baby teeth or teeth fragments, store them in whole milk or between your cheek and gum to prevent drying. 3. Treat Symptoms Control bleeding with sterile