{"id":155,"date":"2021-07-31T18:36:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-31T18:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tictactooth.com\/blog\/?p=155"},"modified":"2021-08-31T18:36:20","modified_gmt":"2021-08-31T18:36:20","slug":"what-to-do-if-your-child-knocks-out-a-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tictactooth.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/31\/what-to-do-if-your-child-knocks-out-a-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"Did Your Child Knock Out a Tooth? Here\u2019s What to Do Next!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Did you know that roughly 5 million teeth are avulsed each year? Yikes! Dental emergencies<\/a> like these can be anxiety-inducing and painful, especially for your little one, which is why acting quickly is of the utmost importance. With this in mind, keep reading to learn what to do if your child knocks out a tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What to Do When Your Child Knocks Out a Baby Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since baby teeth don\u2019t have the same strong roots as adult teeth, it\u2019s easier for them to get knocked out. The good news is that the gap in their smile will soon be replaced with an adult tooth. Therefore, the primary goal in this scenario is to make sure there are no injuries, like a soft tissue cut. Start by examining your child\u2019s mouth. If they are bleeding, help them rinse with clean water to get a better understanding of the damage. From there, have them bite down on a clean washcloth to reduce any swelling and call their dentist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Do When Your Child Knocks Out an Adult Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A knocked-out adult tooth is much more urgent. After all, your child needs to see their dentist for urgent dental care within 60 minutes of the incident for the highest chances of saving the tooth. So, make sure to act quickly by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n