Toothache: Try to clean the area gently but thoroughly. Remove any impacted food with floss or a toothpick or toothbrush. If pain persists, please call our office for further guidance. Dislodged Permanent Tooth: If a permanent tooth is knocked out, please try to find it, and handle it by the crown (not the long root portion) – if the tooth is clean and you can reinsert it in your child’s mouth, please do so immediately; then have your child bite on a washcloth or small piece of gauze to hold the tooth in place. If you are unsure, place the tooth in a glass of milk and call our office immediately for further guidance. If for some reason you cannot reach us, take your child to the East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Emergency Room immediately.