References Introduction Properly handling a dental emergency can mean the difference between saving or losing a tooth. Whether you are away on a trip, at home or involved in outdoor activities, it's smart to be prepared for any kind of dental emergency.
Time is crucial in saving teeth.
If your tooth or your child's tooth has been fractured, or if the tooth has been knocked out, you need to get to a dentist's office as soon as possible. It is important to retrieve the tooth, hold it by the crown, and rinse off the root of the tooth if it is dirty. Do not scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. If possible, put the tooth back in it's socket. If that is not possible, put it in a container with milk or water and then get to your dentist as soon as possible.