It may sound like a catastrophe to many St. Michael MN area dental patients, but having a tooth knocked out doesn’t always mean you’ll need restorative dentistry to fix your smile. If you can keep a cool head and remember a few simple instructions, chances are your tooth can be salvaged.
The most important things for St. Michael MN residents 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 their St. Michael MN area family dentist 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 your St. Michael MN area cosmetic dentist as soon as possible. Most teeth that can be reinserted by a dentist within an hour can be saved.
I’m Dr. Samual Bach a cosmetic and general dentist in the St. Michael MN area. If you are looking for quality dental care, I hope you’ll give us a call at (763)494-4443. We offer dental crowns, dental bridges, cosmetic dentistry, complete smile makeovers, and implant dentistry.
Call us at (763)494-4443 immediately if you have a dental emergency such as the one discussed above.
Dr. Samual Bach
Arbor Lakes Dental
12000 Elm Creek Blvd, Ste 230
Maple Grove, Minnesota
(763)494-4443
https://www.arborlakesdental.com/about-arbor-lakes-dental
