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KNOCKED-OUT TOOTH
Learn About Knocked-Out Tooth
A knocked-out tooth can often be saved if replaced within 30 minutes to an hour, so it is important to act quickly. First, be sure to touch the tooth only by the crown (the “top” or visible part of the tooth), never the roots. If it is dirty, rinse it gently with milk if possible (water only if not), and do not scrub or wrap it in any kind of fabric or cloth as this can damage the tooth. Try to slip the tooth back into the socket but do not force it; if it does not go in easily simply place the tooth in a glass of milk or in your mouth, keeping it moist at all times. Get to the dentist as soon as you can!
At Dr. SmiLee Dental & MedSpa of Killeen, Dr. Jong Hyung Lee provides immediate Emergency Dentistry care for knocked-out (avulsed) teeth resulting from sports injuries, accidents, or sudden facial trauma. Located at 1001 S Fort Hood St, Ste 1001 B, our multi-specialty practice delivers a complete continuum of oral healthcare, seamlessly uniting routine Family Dentistry, urgent Emergency Dentistry, Dental Implants Dentistry, and therapeutic MedSpa services under one roof. A knocked-out permanent tooth is a critical dental emergency where immediate re-implantation within 30 to 60 minutes offers the highest chance of saving your natural tooth root.
Serving military families and residents throughout Killeen, Harker Heights, Copperas Cove, Fort Cavazos, Belton, and Temple, our clinical team acts fast to stabilize trauma cases. If you knock out a tooth, handle it strictly by the crown (never the root), gently rinse it in milk or saline without scrubbing, and attempt to reinsert it into the socket or submerge it in milk while traveling to our clinic. Dr. Lee sterilizes the socket, re-implants the tooth, and splints it to adjacent healthy teeth. If the tooth root cannot be saved, we coordinate smooth long-term replacement through Dental Implants Dentistry to preserve jawbone density and bite alignment, while our preventative Family Dentistry team monitors healing. Furthermore, our therapeutic MedSpa Botox services help relieve acute facial muscle tension and jaw joint pain caused by impact trauma.
KNOCKED-OUT TOOTH
Knocked-Out Tooth
Locate the tooth and pick it up by the crown. Avoid touching the root or any tissue still attached. Gently rinse the tooth of any dirt or debris and place it back into your open socket within 5 minutes of the accident. If this is not possible, you may also keep the tooth contained in milk, salt water, or saliva and get to our dental office within the hour. If we cannot reimplant the tooth, we will discuss your tooth replacement options.
