Seek our help if you have a knocked-out tooth, a chipped tooth, or a loose tooth. Time is everything when it comes to saving the knocked-out tooth or teeth. It needs to be immediately put back in the socket. The chances of the revival of a knocked-out tooth increase if it is held from the opposite end of its root(the part that is in contact with the gums) and immediately rinsed with water. It should then be placed back in the socket or if it cannot be put back in the socket then it should be kept moist by either immersing it in milk, saliva, or just plain water. Dental help should be sought immediately thereafter. For chipped or partly broken teeth, if the broken piece can be found then it is sometimes possible to reattach it. Any dental injury leading to a loosened tooth should be treated within 5-6 hours.

The tissues of the gums, lips, or tongue are very sensitive and are easily prone to injuries due to accidental bites, falls, or scalding fluids. Any such injury should be treated as a dental emergency and the help of a dentist should be sought immediately.

Call us immediately if you have lost a filling or crown. A lost filling or crown exposes the tissues to outside temperature and bacteria which can lead to infection.