What to do in case of an Accident

Tooth knocked out
Place the tooth in a wet napkin or cup of water. See a dentist immediately. Sometimes, if the tooth is placed back in its socket soon enough by your dentist, the tooth can be saved. Time is critical in this situation!

Broken or chipped tooth
Remove the fractured piece to prevent choking and don't chew on anything hard. Call your dentist immediately. Some teeth can be filled. More severe cases may need to be crowned. If the tooth has broken into the nerve the tooth will either need root canal therapy and a crown, or it will need to be extracted.

Loose tooth
If you were hit by an object, call your dentist immediately. Depending on the severity of the blow, your dentist may let the tooth “tighten-up” on its own, or may bond the tooth to the uninjured teeth next to it—for support until it heals. The tooth may turn dark and/or develop an abscess after an accident. This may happen immediately, or it could be years later. If the tooth does eventually develop an abscess, it will require root canal therapy and a crown—just like any other abscessed tooth.

Lacerated (cut) lip or tongue
Apply pressure to stop or slow the bleeding. If the wound is severe or doesn't stop bleeding, call your dentist or go to your local hospital immediately. The wound may require stitches to stop the bleeding, to prevent infection and to help it properly heal.