Summer fun interrupted: when a tooth gets knocked out
- May 27
- 1 min read
There’s lots of fun in the summer, with parks, bikes and activities galore. But nothing spoils it like a dental injury. In pediatric dentistry, the most common one we see is a tooth that gets knocked out before its time.
What we do depends on whether it’s a baby or permanent tooth. For baby teeth, we do not re-implant them for numerous reasons, primarily because they tend to abscess and cause facial swelling. Doing so may also damage the permanent tooth if put back into the socket.
Permanent teeth are different. If a child loses a permanent tooth, try reinserting it back into the socket as quickly as you can. If that’s not possible, put the tooth into a glass of milk (if not available, use the child’s own saliva by having them spit into a cup), and take the child immediately to a pediatric dentist. Time is of utmost importance, as the sooner it is re-implanted and splinted, the higher the success of saving the tooth.
Dental trauma is frightening for kids and parents. Having a dentist of record helps, so you have a trusted provider you can contact when needed. If you haven’t yet set your child up with a pediatric dentist, call our office. We recommend seeing children as early as age 1.
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Dr. Erin Estep is a board-certified pediatric dentist who owns Treehouse Kids Dentist in Springfield. She and her staff are committed to making sure your child has an amazing, safe, memorable dental experience.
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