Many people struggle to know if a situation rises to the level of an emergency. However, if you have an avulsed or knocked-out permanent tooth, then you can be sure that you need emergency dentistry in Northcote.
If the tooth is intact, you may even save it by taking quick action before visiting us so we can reimplant
the tooth.
How to Care for an Avulsed Tooth
It takes considerable physical trauma to knock out a tooth, but often, it can remain intact. You know the tooth is whole when you can see the top, or crown, connected to its tooth roots, one or more prongs where your tooth attaches to your jawbone. So if your tooth is whole, the first and most important thing is never to touch the roots; always handle the tooth by the crown.
Then, follow this procedure:
- Gently free the tooth of dirt and debris
- If possible, re-insert the roots into the empty socket
- If it cannot go back into the socket, hold the tooth in your mouth between your cheek and gum
- If you can’t keep it in your mouth, place the tooth in a container submerged in saliva or warm milk
- Keep the tooth moist and bring it to our dental clinic immediately after letting us know.
We Encourage Your Call Or Email
Our goal is always to save your natural tooth whenever possible. If not, we can offer you a range of tooth replacement options.
