A baby tooth is knocked out
Contact your pediatric dentist as soon as possible. Have your child rinse their mouth with water, and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. Baby teeth should not be replanted as they could damage the developing permanent teeth.
A permanent tooth is knocked out
Find the tooth and rinse it gently with milk. Do not use soap and water. Put the tooth in the socket and hold it there gently with clean gauze or a washcloth. If you cannot put the tooth back in, place it in a clean container, preferably with cold milk. If milk is not available, use the child’s own saliva. Take your child to your pediatric dentist immediately.
A tooth is chipped or broken
Contact your pediatric dentist immediately. Fast action can save the tooth, prevent infection and reduce the need for extensive future dental treatment. Have the child rinse their mouth with water, and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. Bring the fragment to the dentist if you can find it.
Even if the tooth is lightly chipped, still call your dentist immediately. We’ll ask a series of questions that will help determine what to do. Even chips on permanent teeth need professional attention to make sure there’s no underlying damage. We can polish superficial chips and apply materials to protect the enamel from future decay.
Source: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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