If you or your child has just knocked out a tooth, you must know that every minute matters! Losing a tooth can be terrifying, but acting fast can save your smile. If you’re in North York, call us immediately. We’ll guide you every step of the way.
Call our North York office immediately.
If an adult (permanent) tooth has been knocked out, follow these steps immediately before heading to our office:
If your child knocks out a tooth, the first thing to check is whether it is a primary baby tooth or a permanent one. Never try to reinsert a baby tooth. Doing so can accidentally damage the permanent adult tooth that is still growing underneath the gums.
Even though we do not put the tooth back, you should still bring your child. Our experienced North York pediatric dentists will assess the injury and recommend the safest treatment path.
We often refer to the first hour after an injury as the golden hour. During this time, the cells on the tooth root have the highest chance of surviving. The ligaments that connect the tooth to the bone begin to die quickly if exposed to air. This is why keeping the tooth moist and protected is useful.
Once the tooth is back in its socket, we typically use a technique called splinting. This involves joining the knocked-out tooth to the healthy ones next to it using a thin wire or resin. This keeps the tooth stable while the bone and ligaments heal around it.
At Smile Avenue Dentistry, we offer emergency care for exactly these situations. You will head home with your knocked-out tooth treated.
Dental emergencies can happen to anyone, but we most commonly see them resulting from:
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