The answer depends on whether it is a baby tooth or a permanent tooth. Baby teeth should NOT be reimplanted — doing so can damage the developing permanent tooth. A knocked-out permanent tooth needs immediate action: handle it by the crown, keep it moist, and get to a dentist within 30 minutes.
🍼 Baby Tooth Knocked Out
Do NOT try to reimplant it
Control bleeding with gentle pressure
Keep your child calm
Call your dentist for guidance
Dentist may recommend a space maintainer
🦷 Permanent Tooth Knocked Out
Handle by the crown only — not the root
Rinse gently if dirty — do not scrub
Try to reinsert into the socket
Store in milk if you cannot reinsert
Get to a dentist within 30 minutes
Go to the ER If Your Child Has These Signs
Loss of consciousness after the injury
Significant facial injury or suspected broken jaw
Difficulty breathing or swallowing
Severe bleeding that does not respond to pressure
Signs of concussion (confusion, vomiting, unequal pupils)
Frequently Asked Questions
Child's Tooth Knocked Out? Call Us Now.
We see children for dental emergencies. Call Merchants Walk Dental in Marietta right away — we will guide you through the next steps and see your child as quickly as possible.
