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Views On Gary S. Rafal, D.D.S. Knock-Out Tooth If one of your children should have an accident in which a tooth is knocked out, if you act quickly enough it may be possible to successfully reimplant the tooth. Success will depend on the amount of time the tooth is out of the mouth. Also as you’re aware of the accident, recover the tooth and rinse it carefully under water, then replace it in the socket and apply gentle pressure on the tooth for five minutes. This should make the tooth stable enough for you to take the child to your dentist. If you can’t replace the tooth in its socket, waste no time in contacting your dentist and taking the child to his office. Ask the child to put the tooth under his tongue or transport it in a jar containing water, ice and a pinch of salt or just plain milk. Remember that time is the big factor in saving the tooth that has been knocked out, whether it is a primary or a permanent tooth. This technique is usually successful when the tooth is replaced within 30 minutes of the accident.
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