Knocked-Out Tooth
Same-Day Dental Emergency Appointment Available in Cabramatta
Knocked-Out Tooth Cabramatta
Nobody wants to be without a tooth. A lost tooth is the worst nightmare for a beautiful smile. Whether we like it or not, we occasionally experience dental crises that endanger our beautiful smiles.
On the other hand, a knocked-out or avulsed tooth represents much more than just a fault in your smile. If the gap created by the knocked-out tooth is not filled, it might lead to further dental problems.
Cabramatta Dental Care provides instant treatment and action for a knocked-out tooth.
We provide same-day emergency appointments to address your dental issue as quickly as possible.
What to Do If a Tooth is Knocked Out?
A knocked-out tooth needs prompt dental assessment. Call Cabramatta Dental Care on (02) 9755 5300 and tell the team whether the injured tooth is an adult or baby tooth. The first-aid steps differ.
For a dirty knocked-out adult tooth, the Australian Dental Association advises gently rinsing it in milk or saline without scrubbing. Do not put a knocked-out baby tooth back in. If you are unsure which type it is, keep the tooth moist in milk or the child’s saliva and seek dental care promptly.
For Baby Teeth
Do not put a knocked-out baby tooth back in. Bring the tooth to the dentist so the child can be checked for injury to the gums, lips or nearby teeth.
If you are unsure whether the tooth is a baby or adult tooth, hold it by the crown, keep it moist in milk or the child’s saliva, and seek dental care promptly.
For Permanent Teeth
Act quickly and see a dentist as soon as possible after an adult tooth is knocked out.
- Pick up the tooth by the crown, not the root. If dirty, gently rinse it in milk or saline; do not scrub it.
- If possible, return the adult tooth to its socket, facing the correct way, and gently bite on a soft cloth to hold it in place.
- If you cannot put it back, transport it in a container covered with milk or the person’s saliva. Do not let it dry out or store it in water.
- Call Cabramatta Dental Care on (02) 9755 5300 and seek dental care promptly.
Knocked-Out Tooth Prevention
- When playing contact sports, wear a custom-fitted mouthguard.
- Avoid doing things that could hurt your face.
- Do not bite your nails or avoid biting items like popcorn kernels.
- When driving, seatbelts must always be worn.
Knocked-Out Tooth in Cabramatta
If you have a knocked-out tooth, don’t hesitate to contact your Cabramatta dentist immediately so we can address the problem and prevent further damage or infection.
Dial your dentist in Cabramatta right away if there is an emergency.
Same-Day Dental Emergency Appointment Available in Cabramatta
Visit your Cabramatta dentist today!
For a dental emergency in Cabramatta, call (02) 9755 5300 or make an appointment online.
We are located at 47 Arthur St in Cabramatta.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How soon should I see a dentist after I lose a tooth?
Seek dental care as soon as possible after an adult tooth is knocked out. Call (02) 9755 5300 and tell the team when the injury happened. Keep the tooth moist in milk or saliva if you cannot put it back in its socket. A knocked-out baby tooth should not be reinserted.
Why do I need to soak the tooth in milk?
Since the cells from the root surface don’t expand and burst like when submerged in water, milk best keeps knocked-out teeth.