If your tooth has been knocked out, contact our office immediately. After making arrangements to meet with our dentists, we recommend that you: Rinse your mouth to remove blood and other debris Place a cold compress or icepack over the cheek to reduce swelling Pick up the tooth by the crown. Do not touch the tooth root. Gently rinse the tooth to clean it. Do not use soap or chemicals, do not scrub or dry the tooth, and do not wrap it in a tissue Keep the tooth moist. You can do this by holding it in the cheek pouch or by placing it in your own saliva, milk or water.