Knocked Out/Displaced/Dislodged Tooth

Avulsed/luxated permanent tooth

Call the dentist immediately if a tooth appears to be pushed out of the socket, to the side, up, back or down. The tooth may need to be repositioned and a flexible splint placed.

If a permanent tooth is knocked completely out:

• call the dentist immediately, and if you are unable to reach the dentist care should be sought at the nearest emergency room.
• Place the tooth in Tooth Saver (if available), place in room temperature milk, or place in a cup of the child’s own saliva.

If this occurs with a baby tooth:

• do NOT try to re-implant or re-position the tooth.