Emergency dental services: what to do in case of a knocked out avulsed tooth

One of the most traumatic and instant dental cases both from physical and emotional perspectives is a knocked out or avulsed tooth. We all lead active lives these days, biking, running, playing sports and even road accidents have become very common. So, this can certainly happen to anyone. So, it is better to be prepared and know how to deal such a situation.

If this happens to someone you know or to yourself, then there are some essential things to keep in mind which can make or break the success of a dentist to save your tooth. By following some simple instructions you can easily ensure success in retaining a perfect set of teeth.

1 :- If the tooth has just misplaced from its place, but is still in your mouth, partly in the socket, then let it be there only, don't remove it. Call the emergency dental services instantly, so that professional can assist with the process as soon as possible. It is crucial to get the tooth fixed back into the proper position as soon as possible.


2 :- If the tooth is completely removed from the socket after the accident, don't panic. Take a deep breath and calmly look for the lost tooth, which will probably be in the area where you have had an accident. If you are lucky enough to find the tooth, and you have "Save a Tooth" kit with you, then place that tooth in the receptacle and visit the dentist. If you are not carrying your save a tooth kit along, then put the tooth in the sufferer's mouth and ask for help in neighborhood. Get some milk and put the avulsed tooth in a cup and reach the dentist in 20 minutes or even sooner. If you are unable to find milk, then water, saline or the saliva of the patient will suffice the purpose. Usually, the most accessible storage during emergency is the patient's inside check.

3 :- Get in the car fast and head to your emergency dentist, because time is of essence in such cases. Less than half hour and there is great prognosis, 30-60 minutes and there is a great probability of successful re-implantation. More time you take to reach the dentist and the prognosis goes down significantly. If the tooth is dirty, don't clean or scrub it. Your dentist will do that for you. There is a chief tissue on the root of the tooth which assists in the healing process.

4 :- Don't panic. Dentists have access to wonderful technology for saving and replacing tooth and teeth structures which will make it look just as it was before you met the accident.
By taking the proper safety measures instantly when a tooth gets knocked out you will increase the chances of successful reimplantation of the tooth significantly. Keep in mind the sooner you get the tooth back in the socket the higher the success rate.

Feel free to contact EDMONTON EMERGENCY DENTAL CLINIC for emergency dental services.

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