ACT QUICKLY! The best chance to save the tooth is within the first 20 minutes of the accident.

1.  Find the tooth.

2.  Hold the tooth by the crown. Do not touch the root.

3.  Rinse briefly in water and immediately place the tooth back to its original place, despite the bleeding.

4. To keep the tooth in place, close the mouth with a piece of gauze, clean handkerchief or napkin between the upper and lower front teeth.

5. If the tooth cannot be placed back immediately, it should be kept moist. Milk or saliva is usually available. Avoid letting the tooth dry out!

6. Go immediately to the dentist.

Caution: The recommendations above are for permanent adult teeth.

NEVER PLACE A BABY TOOTH BACK IN THE MOUTH!

RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Attend follow-up appointments to monitor the teeth.

2. Maintain good oral hygiene. Gently brush the injured tooth or use moist cotton swab to keep injured site clean.

3. Children who are still actively growing are more likely to have complications from dental trauma.