Handle the Tooth Correctly
Pick up the tooth by the crown (the top), not the root. Avoid touching the root to protect the fragile cells that help it reattach.
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Rinse Gently
If the tooth is dirty, rinse it briefly with milk or saline. If those aren’t available, use water — but don’t scrub it, and don’t use soap.
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Reinsert If You Can
Try to gently place the tooth back into its socket, facing the correct way. Hold it in place by gently biting down on a soft cloth or gauze.
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Keep It Moist
If you can’t reinsert it, place it in a container of milk or in your mouth between your cheek and gum. Do NOT let it dry out.
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Call Us Immediately
Time is everything. Call our office right away to be seen as quickly as possible. The highest chances of saving a tooth occur within 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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Your Emergency Dentist in Atlanta for Knocked-Out Teeth
The outcome depends on several factors:
Time elapsed since the tooth was knocked out
How the tooth was handled (dry vs. moist, clean vs. contaminated)
Your age and overall dental health
How soon you reach a dentist for emergency care
Chances of successful reimplantation drop significantly after 60 minutes. That’s why we urge patients to call our emergency dentist in Atlanta immediately when a tooth is knocked out.
It’s important to know the difference between baby teeth and permanent teeth:
If a baby tooth is knocked out, we typically do not reinsert it. Forcing it back in can damage the developing permanent tooth beneath.
If a permanent tooth is knocked out, follow the steps above and call us immediately.
We provide gentle emergency dental care for children and can guide you on the best course of action based on your child’s specific situation.
Even if reimplantation isn’t possible, your smile doesn’t have to suffer. We offer natural-looking, long-lasting solutions:
Dental Implants
Permanent and natural-feeling
Prevent bone loss and maintain facial structure
Custom-designed for your smile
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Dental Bridges
Fixed restoration that fills the gap using neighboring teeth
Fast and functional solution
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We’ll walk you through your options, answer your questions, and help you choose the best way forward.