If you’ve experienced a trauma or were hit by an object in the mouth, and it knocked-out or broke a tooth, you should stop the bleeding. Use a clean tissue, napkin, or handkerchief to firmly press on the socket to stop the blood flow.
Next, apply an ice pack to the area of impact to reduce swelling and discomfort. At the same time, you’re doing that, look for the tooth. If it’s intact, our dentist, Dr. Jennifer Atapour, may be able to save it. Rinse the tooth and try to replace it in the socket. If you can’t, place it into a cup with some milk or saliva to keep it viable until you can get emergency dental care.