{"id":276,"date":"2023-10-28T19:55:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T19:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/?p=276"},"modified":"2023-11-28T19:57:15","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T19:57:15","slug":"should-you-put-a-knocked-out-tooth-back-in-its-socket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marltoncosmeticdentist.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/should-you-put-a-knocked-out-tooth-back-in-its-socket\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Put a Knocked-Out Tooth Back in Its Socket?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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According to the American Association of Endodontists, roughly 5 million adults and children suffer from an avulsed (knocked-out) tooth each year. If you ever have to deal with that type of dental emergency<\/a>, you should take prompt action to find relief from your pain and protect your oral health. But what exactly should you do? Should you put a knocked-out tooth back in its socket, or should you consider it a lost cause? This blog post explains what you should do to increase the chances that your tooth can be saved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Try to Place the Tooth Back in Its Socket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After a tooth gets knocked out, one of the first things you should do is call your dentist to request an emergency appointment. You should also take steps to preserve the tooth in order to increase the chances that it can be replanted in its proper place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gently pick up the tooth by its top part (the crown). Then, carefully rinse off any visible dirt or debris. Next, try to slide it back into its socket. To keep it in place, gently bite down or hold it in place with a finger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Storing the tooth in your mouth\u2019s moist environment will keep it viable for longer than if it was left out in the open. Teeth are designed to exist in wet surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What If You Cannot Get the Tooth Back Into Its Socket?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the nature of your injury, it might be difficult or impossible to slide the tooth back into its socket. If that happens to you, you should find another way to keep the tooth moist. You might try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n