{"id":37,"date":"2023-04-02T21:28:40","date_gmt":"2023-04-02T21:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsmilesonlincoln.com\/blog\/?p=37"},"modified":"2023-04-10T21:31:16","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T21:31:16","slug":"what-should-i-do-if-my-child-knocks-out-a-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsmilesonlincoln.com\/blog\/?p=37","title":{"rendered":"What Should I Do If My Child Knocks Out a Tooth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kidsmilesonlincoln.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/child-with-tooth2-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"a child holding their knocked-out tooth \" class=\"wp-image-38\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kidsmilesonlincoln.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/child-with-tooth2-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kidsmilesonlincoln.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/child-with-tooth2-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kidsmilesonlincoln.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/child-with-tooth2-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kidsmilesonlincoln.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/child-with-tooth2.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are few things as alarming as your little one suffering an unexpected dental injury\u2014so needless to say, the world might feel like it\u2019s come to a screeching halt if your child has knocked out one of their teeth! Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take when this happens that\u2019ll quickly get your child\u2019s smile the help it needs! Here are 3 steps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsmilesonlincoln.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">your emergency pediatric dentist<\/a> wants you to follow when addressing this situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step #1: Calmly Assess the Situation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It won\u2019t do you or your child any good if you proceed to panic; you won\u2019t be able to think clearly, and it might startle your child, too! That said, keep calm and set an example for your little one before proceeding to analyze the situation. Make sure that your child hasn\u2019t sustained any additional injuries, and then inspect their mouth. If they\u2019re bleeding, you can have them bite down on a piece of gauze or a clean washcloth; this light pressure in the area helps with both swelling and bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step #2: Secure the Lost Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s worth mentioning that retrieving baby teeth isn\u2019t usually a priority, as replacing them would potentially disrupt the growth of the underlying permanent teeth. However, if your child has had one of their permanent teeth knocked out, you should attempt to locate it once you\u2019ve tended to your little one\u2019s injury. Once you\u2019ve located the tooth, gently pick it up by its crown, or chewing surface, and store it in a plastic container or glass of milk\u2014do not use water, and do not touch the tooth by the roots. In some cases, you might be able to replace the tooth in its socket by having your child bite down on gauze to hold it in place until you arrive at the dental office. In any case, their dentist is the only one truly qualified for dealing with the situation, so don\u2019t try to fully handle it yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step #3: Contact Your Child\u2019s Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With any sort of dental emergency, especially lost teeth, time is of the essence; displaced teeth generally have the best odds of being salvaged if you can receive care within an hour. Even if things seem a little hectic, you should prioritize contacting your little one\u2019s dentist and quickly scheduling an appointment. They\u2019ll also be able to provide you with care tips over the phone so that you can assist your child leading up to their appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your child is seated in their dentist\u2019s chair, they\u2019ll begin receiving the care they need, and you can rest assured that their smile isn\u2019t in any long-term jeopardy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Kids\u2019 Smiles on Lincoln<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team here at Kids\u2019 Smiles on Lincoln is proud to provide an exceptional level of pediatric dental care for families in the Worcester, MA area. We offer a wide range of services including emergency pediatric dentistry. If your little one has knocked out one of their teeth, don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kidsmilesonlincoln.com\/contact.html\">contact us today<\/a> to get their smile the urgent care it needs. <strong>Telephone: (508) 506-8859.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are few things as alarming as your little one suffering an unexpected dental injury\u2014so needless to say, the world might feel like it\u2019s come to a screeching halt if your child has knocked out one of their teeth! 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