{"id":1309,"date":"2022-06-04T04:21:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-04T04:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=1309"},"modified":"2022-08-01T04:21:39","modified_gmt":"2022-08-01T04:21:39","slug":"what-to-do-if-your-child-knocked-out-a-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/04\/what-to-do-if-your-child-knocked-out-a-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Respond If Your Child Knocked Out a Tooth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_292622574__1659326275_54888-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"worried girl covering mouth \" class=\"wp-image-1310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_292622574__1659326275_54888-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_292622574__1659326275_54888-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/AdobeStock_292622574__1659326275_54888.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When your child is gleeful about the new gap in their grin and excitedly awaiting a visit from the Tooth Fairy, it doesn\u2019t get much cuter than that. But what if your child knocked out a tooth unexpectedly? While this can be scary for your youngster in the moment, it can be stressful for you too. Like anything that happens without being anticipated, it\u2019s always better to have a plan. Keep reading to find out from a pediatric dentist in Wylie what you should do immediately after the tooth loss as well as learn how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/emergency-kids-dentistry.html\">your child\u2019s emergency dentist<\/a> can restore their smile to a pain-free state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are Actions to Take ASAP When a Child\u2019s Tooth Is Knocked Out?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be a traumatic time for your child, so try to be comforting and empathetic. You\u2019ll want to find the tooth since there is a good chance it can be reimplanted within 60 minutes of the accident. When you locate the tooth, be sure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Hold the tooth by the crown and avoid touching the roots.<\/li><li>If the tooth is dirty, briefly clean it in a bowl of lukewarm tap water. It\u2019s vital for reattachment to keep the root\u2019s surface cells alive.<\/li><li>Attempt to insert the tooth back into the socket. If it doesn\u2019t slide in easily, don\u2019t force it. Instead, have your child bite down on a paper towel or gauze until they arrive at the emergency dentist\u2019s office.<\/li><li>If their tooth won\u2019t insert into the socket, store it in their cheek, a small container of saliva, or a glass of cold milk.<\/li><li>Get to their dentist\u2019s office as soon as possible. If the office is closed, then go to your local emergency room.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can an Emergency Dentist Do for a Child\u2019s Dislodged Tooth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a permanent tooth has been cleanly knocked out, there\u2019s a good chance your child\u2019s dentist can reattach it. This process, which uses a thin metal or plastic wire, is actually a simple one. A knocked-out baby tooth, however, will most likely require a space maintainer. This metal appliance is inserted in the lost tooth location to help keep that area open so the permanent tooth underneath it can adequately emerge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When the tooth cannot be reattached, usually the dentist will recommend a dental bridge. A bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial ones by \u201cbridging the gap\u201d where the tooth used to be. There are removable bridges that can be detached and cleaned or fixed bridges that can only be removed by your child\u2019s dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to protect them, but sometimes accidents happen. If your child knocked out a tooth, comfort them and try to have the tooth reattached as soon as possible with help from a pediatric dentist in Wylie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/meet-your-pediatric-dentist.html\">Dr. Allen Pearson<\/a> has been quite busy for almost two decades now providing thousands of children with the best dental treatment he can offer in a comfortable environment. Earning his dental degree from Creighton University, he obtained his Pediatric Dental Specialty Certificate through advanced training at the University of Rochester Medical Center and Eastman Dental College. If your child ever requires emergency dental care, Dr. Pearson offers same-day appointments and a 24-hour answering service, plus he accepts dental insurance. Schedule an appointment on his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyliechildrensdentistry.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a>, but if your child is facing an emergency, call (972) 429-7070.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When your child is gleeful about the new gap in their grin and excitedly awaiting a visit from the Tooth Fairy, it doesn\u2019t get much cuter than that. But what if your child knocked out a tooth unexpectedly? 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