What is Knocked out tooth?

A sports injury, accident, rough play or fight can knock out a tooth.

Knocked out tooth symptoms

The tooth or teeth is loosened or dislodged from the gum.

Causes of Knocked out tooth

Hard blow to the tooth.

Home treatment for Knocked out tooth

1. Pick up the tooth that is knocked out and rinse it gently in tepid tap water, holding it by the non- root surface.
2. Then insert the tooth properly into the socket and bite firmly on any clean piece of clothe for at-least 5 minutes; and till you reach the dentist’s office keep biting with moderate pressure.
3. If re-insertion is not possible, keep the tooth moist by placing it under your tongue or inside your cheek, till you get to the dentists office.
4. And if the child is too small, carry the tooth in a plastic cup filled with milk or tap water and a pinch of salt.

Prevent Knocked out tooth

A great number of tooth injuries can be prevented, by wearing a sports mouth-guard.