How To Save a Knocked Out Tooth
- December 29, 2009
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Take these steps to keep a knocked out tooth alive long enough to have a dentist reinsert it.
You Will Need
- Rubber Gloves
- Sterile Gauze
- Save-A-Tooth
You can accidentally knock out a tooth just about anywhere. Studies have shown that over 60% of all dental trauma occurs in or around the home. Luckily, there are steps you can take to save your teeth in the event of an accident. You can increase your chance of saving knocked out teeth from 10% to 90% by being prepared.
Here’s what you’ll need: A tooth saving kit including: A pair of rubber gloves, Sterile Gauze, and A tooth saving system. We recommend using Save-A-Tooth as it is the only system that has the ADA seal of acceptance and FDA approval.
Step 1
Step 1: Put on your rubber gloves.
Step 2
Step 2: Take out the gauze. Gently bite down on the gauze to slow the bleeding.
Step 3
Step 3: Open your Save-A-Tooth and remove the seal.
Step 4
Step 4: Find the tooth and pick it up by the enamel. Be sure not to touch the root of the tooth. It is extremely sensitive. Once you pick the tooth up, don’t set it down until it is safely in your tooth saving system.
Never attempt to clean small debris from the tooth even if it is covered with dirt. This will damage the tooth’s root.
Milk is an outdated way of saving a tooth.
Step 5
Step 5: Drop the tooth into the Save-A-Tooth. There is a suspension net inside that will protect the tooth from abrasion. Scew on the lid. The tooth is protected for 24 hours.
Step 6
Step 6: Call your dentist immediately to make an appointment.
A single replacement tooth can cost you over three thousand dollars! Maintenance procedures will cost more than thirty thousand dollars over a lifetime! Remember, you can increase your chance of saving knocked out teeth from 10% to 90%. Don’t let an unfortunate accident ruin your smile. Be prepared and keep on smiling.
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