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When you experience a knocked-out tooth, you really shouldn\u2019t panic. After all, it\u2019s possible to treat and restore your smile! You\u2019ll just need to visit an emergency dentist<\/a> for help. However, you\u2019ll have to follow the proper steps for your situation first. If you don\u2019t, treatment might not go as smoothly as it would otherwise. Luckily, your Harrisonburg dental practice knows what to do. Read on to learn five steps to take for fixing your knocked-out tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Act Quickly (Within 30 Minutes)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before anything else, keep in mind that you should act quickly. Your tooth could be saved if you bring it to your dentist within thirty minutes of the injury. In contrast, longer response times reduce the chance that your natural pearly white can be part of your smile again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find & Pick Up the Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now, try and locate the tooth you\u2019ve lost. You don\u2019t want to leave it at the site of your accident!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you find it, pick it up by the crown \u2014 its chewing surface. Handling it by the root could cause damage that makes saving it unlikely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If Necessary, Rinse It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The next thing to do is rinse away any dirt on the tooth. Make sure not to use soap or chemicals during this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you finish with the rinse, don\u2019t dry the tooth either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep It Moist at All Times<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To keep the tooth viable, you should keep it moist at all times. You could do this by putting it in your mouth, in milk, or in an emergency kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whatever you do, don\u2019t place the tooth in water. Root surface cells can\u2019t tolerate the liquid for extended periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put the Tooth in the Socket (if Possible)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before seeing a dentist for treatment, try to put the tooth back in its socket. Push it with your fingers by handling the crown, or position it nearby and close your mouth slowly. While you wait on your appointment, hold the tooth in lace with your fingers or by biting on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember, your knocked-out tooth could be part of your smile again. Use the steps above so that the restoration treatment goes pretty well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Harrisonburg Family and Cosmetic Dentistry<\/em><\/a> is based in Harrisonburg, VA, and provides comprehensive dental care. Its staff specializes in preventive, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry for all ages and backgrounds! In particular, they\u2019re highly skilled with dental prosthetics thanks to CEREC restoration technology. As necessary, the practice can also perform emergency dental treatments. <\/em>For more information or to book an appointment, you can reach them at <\/em>their website<\/em><\/a> or by phone at (540)-432-6616.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

When you experience a knocked-out tooth, you really shouldn\u2019t panic. After all, it\u2019s possible to treat and restore your smile! You\u2019ll just need to visit an emergency dentist for help. However, you\u2019ll have to follow the proper steps for your situation first. If you don\u2019t, treatment might not go as smoothly as it would otherwise. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-330","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nSteps for Helping a Knocked-Out Tooth | Harrisonburg Smiles<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you want to repair your knocked-out tooth, you\u2019ll have to follow a specific response. 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