Dental Emergencies: How To Deal With A Knocked Out Tooth
When you get hurt and one of your teeth is knocked out, some fast thinking can help prevent the total loss of your tooth. Whether you were in a car accident or you sustained a punch to the jaw, a tooth can be knocked out of the socket. The missing tooth should be picked up right away and only handled by the crown of the tooth. If you touch the root, you can end up damaging the tooth.