Tooth Knocked Out? Call 303-858-9000 ASAP!

Categories: General Dentistry

emergency dental Lone Tree

It may sound like a catastrophe to many people, but having a tooth knocked out doesn’t always mean you’ll need cosmetic dentistry to correct your smile.

If you can keep a cool head and remember a few simple instructions, chances are your tooth can be saved.

The most important things for patients to do if they’ve had a tooth knocked out is to find the tooth, handle it carefully and keep it in the best condition possible so Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry can reinsert it properly.

Do not handle the tooth by the root, be careful to only touch the crown. It’s okay to gently rinse the tooth in water, but don’t scrub it or remove any tissue fragments from the tooth.

If it is possible, the best place for the tooth to be held is back in the socket (placed there gently, of course). Holding the tooth between the lip and gum or under the tongue is good too, just be careful not to swallow. If neither of these is an option, place the tooth in a cup of milk.

Next, you’ll want to get to us as soon as possible. Most teeth that can be reinserted by a dentist within an hour can be saved. Call Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry for your dental emergencies.

If you need to replace a tooth, talk to your Lone Tree dentist about all of your treatment options. At Almeida & Bell Aesthetic and Dental Center in Lone Tree, we specialize in both general dentistry, as well as cosmetic dentistry. Call us today to see how we can help your smile!

 

Contact Almeida & Bell Cosmetic, Implant & Sedation Dentistry:

303-858-9000

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

8683 E Lincoln Ave, Ste 200
Lone Tree, Colorado
80124