Dental injuries are always a little scary. However, with the advanced dental technology of this day and age, there are many treatments which that can help you restore your teeth. After you call Cannon Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at 918.743.1351 and explain the situation, it’s helpful to carry out the following instructions so you can have the best treatment possible. If you or someone you love has knocked out a tooth, Dr. Daniel Cannon suggests doing the following things:

First, find the tooth and keep it in a safe place. Never pick it up by the root, as you may damage it. Hold it with the crown instead – the cube shaped part that shows when you smile. Rinse it in a bowl of tap water if needed, but do not scrub it.

Second, rinse your mouth with warm water. To stop the bleeding, place a gauze pad or a moistened tea bag to the area.

Place the tooth in a small cup of milk, saliva or a special tooth-saving kit. These things can help you keep the tooth alive until you see your dentist. If your tooth is to be implanted back into your jaw, the tissue inside needs to be alive.

If you have any queries or concerns about how to save a knocked-out tooth in Tulsa, Oklahoma, please phone our office at your earliest convenience and talk to a member of our dental team. We will be delighted to talk with you and give you the answers you need.