The first thing to do is remain calm. A knocked-out tooth is a scary situation, but you have the skills and expertise of your Scottsdale emergency dentist to rely on.
Next, contact your team at Tatum Pediatric Dentistry at (602) 788-4873 right away. We have the best chance of saving your child's tooth the quicker we can treat it. If their emergency occurs outside our normal business hours, there are instructions over the phone on how to reach our emergency contact.
Finally, transport your child's tooth with care. Try not to handle it too much; placing it back in its socket is best if you can. If not, use saliva or milk to keep the tooth moist while you get to the dentist. Be careful not to touch the roots.
Treatment Options at Tatum Pediatric Dentistry
Our dentists will discuss the best treatment options for your child if we can't save their permanent tooth. One possibility is making them a retainer with a prosthetic tooth that they can wear until they're old enough for a dental implant.
Being proactive and acting calmly and quickly if a tooth gets knocked out is the best way to possibly save your child's natural tooth.