First aid for tooth loss
 Knowing
the Proper First Aid
1. If the tooth is loose, even extremely so, but is still attached in any way, leave it in place; do not remove it.
2. If it is out of its socket completely and unattached, but still in
the victim's mouth, it is best to have the person hold it there, if
possible, until a dentist can attempt re-implantation.
3. If it is out of the mouth, do not let it dry out. Handle it
as little as possible.
4. Do not attempt to disinfect the tooth, or scrub it, or
remove any tissue attached to it.
5. If it is recovered from the ground or other soiled area, do
not rinse it off
as rinsing with tap water will kill the living tissue vital for
successful re-implantation. Preserve it in milk until a dentist is
available, or simply place it under the tongue.
6. Time out of the socket is critical in the long-term success of
re-implantation. After 30 minutes, the success potential begins to
decline. However, re-implantation is still possible after several hours,
so the attempt can still be made even if the tooth has been out for a
long period.
Call us at 920 432-3798 so Dr. Janssen can be prepared to help you as soon as possible.
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