Gently clean the area around the tooth by rinsing the mouth with warm water and gently flossing to remove any particles that may be lodged in the tissue around the tooth. If the pain continues, or if the area around the affected tooth is warm, please call our office to schedule an appointment.

Apply ice to help reduce swelling and apply pressure with a clean cloth or sterile gauze to stop any bleeding. If the bleeding continues, call your physician or visit your local emergency room.

If a baby tooth is knocked out, it will not be returned to the mouth. Check the mouth, gums and lips for any other injuries and apply pressure to any bleeding areas. Administer ibuprofen or acetaminophen, ice the area and call Dr. Jen.

1) Do not touch the tooth root, but hold the tooth by the crown. If dirt is present, briefly rinse tooth with milk or a little bit of water (do not soak tooth in water).

2) Place the tooth back into the socket as quickly as possible and bite down on clean gauze to hold it in place.

3) If the tooth cannot be placed in the socket, put the tooth in a small container of milk or saliva (not water) and bring it with you to your appointment.

Call Dr. Jen immediately. If Dr. Jen is not available within 20 minutes, go to the nearest children’s hospital for dental assistance.

Call Dr. Jen to discuss further action.