dental emergency- front tooth knocked out - freaking out

[Anonymous]

Acceptance, acceptance, acceptance. This too shall pass.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi my DS (15) had his front tooth knocked out. We got into a dentist a few hours later and he's now going to be on Augmentin and hope it can be salvaged. I am confused though since the tooth is dead- how it will be ok? But my point of this post is of course the what ifs. I am worried about infection but also if the tooth doesn't take, he's too young for implants so what do they do? It's literally his front tooth. Which I must add, were perfect and no braces were needed. I am so sad for him but maybe I'm overreacting. Any other tips? They said follow up tomorrow, then in a week, then again in 6-8and keep eye out for swelling access or discoloration. etc...

WHY on earth did you wait that long??

When a tooth is knocked out, and it's not broken into pieces, simply rinse it off well in clean bottled water (DO NOT TOUCH THE ROOT AREA) and reinsert it into the socket IMMEDIATELY.

Maybe anyone reading this including the OP will remember this if it happens.

I am OP and this was now 4 years ago. It was a Sunday and we called around looking for an open emergency dentist. Took a few hours if I recall. He held tooth in place in his mouth. I don't think you do rinse it off - something with the nerve. Or you put it in milk. IN any case, his tooth now 4 years later is in his mouth and so far so good. We shall see.

So if a tooth falls onto the ground or floor, you don’t rinse it but stick it back directly in mouth. Or do you put it in milk?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi my DS (15) had his front tooth knocked out. We got into a dentist a few hours later and he's now going to be on Augmentin and hope it can be salvaged. I am confused though since the tooth is dead- how it will be ok? But my point of this post is of course the what ifs. I am worried about infection but also if the tooth doesn't take, he's too young for implants so what do they do? It's literally his front tooth. Which I must add, were perfect and no braces were needed. I am so sad for him but maybe I'm overreacting. Any other tips? They said follow up tomorrow, then in a week, then again in 6-8and keep eye out for swelling access or discoloration. etc...

WHY on earth did you wait that long??

When a tooth is knocked out, and it's not broken into pieces, simply rinse it off well in clean bottled water (DO NOT TOUCH THE ROOT AREA) and reinsert it into the socket IMMEDIATELY.

Maybe anyone reading this including the OP will remember this if it happens.

Yes he did need a root canal but it was very easy for him (he is pretty zen though) but he had minimal pain, if any.



I am OP and this was now 4 years ago. It was a Sunday and we called around looking for an open emergency dentist. Took a few hours if I recall. He held tooth in place in his mouth. I don't think you do rinse it off - something with the nerve. Or you put it in milk. IN any case, his tooth now 4 years later is in his mouth and so far so good. We shall see.

That’s amazing that his tooth was able to be saved! Did he need a root canal? This is fantastic news for him!!

Yes he did need a root canal but it was very easy for him (he is pretty zen though) but he had minimal pain, if any.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi my DS (15) had his front tooth knocked out. We got into a dentist a few hours later and he's now going to be on Augmentin and hope it can be salvaged. I am confused though since the tooth is dead- how it will be ok? But my point of this post is of course the what ifs. I am worried about infection but also if the tooth doesn't take, he's too young for implants so what do they do? It's literally his front tooth. Which I must add, were perfect and no braces were needed. I am so sad for him but maybe I'm overreacting. Any other tips? They said follow up tomorrow, then in a week, then again in 6-8and keep eye out for swelling access or discoloration. etc...

WHY on earth did you wait that long??

When a tooth is knocked out, and it's not broken into pieces, simply rinse it off well in clean bottled water (DO NOT TOUCH THE ROOT AREA) and reinsert it into the socket IMMEDIATELY.

Maybe anyone reading this including the OP will remember this if it happens.

I am OP and this was now 4 years ago. It was a Sunday and we called around looking for an open emergency dentist. Took a few hours if I recall. He held tooth in place in his mouth. I don't think you do rinse it off - something with the nerve. Or you put it in milk. IN any case, his tooth now 4 years later is in his mouth and so far so good. We shall see.

So if a tooth falls onto the ground or floor, you don’t rinse it but stick it back directly in mouth. Or do you put it in milk?

Good question- I would google or ask ChatGPT (or a dentist lol). I wasn't outside with him when it happened. I think you stick I back in the mouth after putting it in milk? Sounds absolutely gross- but I do think it said not to rinse. Now I am going to go look. I do know he had a root canal and antibiotics!

[Anonymous]

You put back in the mouth (don't touch root) If dirty, gently rinse with milk or saline, not water, and don't scrub it.

Try to re-insert into socket right away and bite down or hold in place with gauze.

If you can't re-insert, store tooth in milk or saliva inside cheek if person is concious and won't swallow it.

(Chat GPT)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi my DS (15) had his front tooth knocked out. We got into a dentist a few hours later and he's now going to be on Augmentin and hope it can be salvaged. I am confused though since the tooth is dead- how it will be ok? But my point of this post is of course the what ifs. I am worried about infection but also if the tooth doesn't take, he's too young for implants so what do they do? It's literally his front tooth. Which I must add, were perfect and no braces were needed. I am so sad for him but maybe I'm overreacting. Any other tips? They said follow up tomorrow, then in a week, then again in 6-8and keep eye out for swelling access or discoloration. etc...

WHY on earth did you wait that long??

When a tooth is knocked out, and it's not broken into pieces, simply rinse it off well in clean bottled water (DO NOT TOUCH THE ROOT AREA) and reinsert it into the socket IMMEDIATELY.

Maybe anyone reading this including the OP will remember this if it happens.

I am OP and this was now 4 years ago. It was a Sunday and we called around looking for an open emergency dentist. Took a few hours if I recall. He held tooth in place in his mouth. I don't think you do rinse it off - something with the nerve. Or you put it in milk. IN any case, his tooth now 4 years later is in his mouth and so far so good. We shall see.

So if a tooth falls onto the ground or floor, you don’t rinse it but stick it back directly in mouth. Or do you put it in milk?

Rinse off gently and put in the socket. Can visit a dentist after that. Might want an antibiotic prescription.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Bumping this thread to see how OP and don are doing. My child has a similar injury and this has all been a total nightmare. Hoping to hear a positive story of this working out for this child and his mom!

OP here- son is almost 20 and tooth is still intact in his mouth.. fingers crossed it stays!
What happened with your child? How old?

My child is 15 and sustained trauma to a front tooth. The tooth is now sensitive so we are going back next week to see if he needs a root canal but it seems like he will given that it’s sensitive. I’m devastated because it’s a front tooth and that means that he will probably need an implant if it fails. Plus I’ve heard that root canals are really painful. This was a freak accident and he seems ok… I am the one suffering the trauma!

I am one of the many pps who knocked a front tooth out as a child. Root canals can be very unpleasant but they shouldn’t be painful. And in some ways a front tooth is better (for root canal purposes bc it’s easier to access.)

not to minimize your concerns!it does really suck but it it’s more the ongoing issues and expense with the knocked out tooth over years rather than the initial root canal. Also, it will look completely fine so don’t worry about that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Bumping this thread to see how OP and don are doing. My child has a similar injury and this has all been a total nightmare. Hoping to hear a positive story of this working out for this child and his mom!

OP here- son is almost 20 and tooth is still intact in his mouth.. fingers crossed it stays!
What happened with your child? How old?

My child is 15 and sustained trauma to a front tooth. The tooth is now sensitive so we are going back next week to see if he needs a root canal but it seems like he will given that it’s sensitive. I’m devastated because it’s a front tooth and that means that he will probably need an implant if it fails. Plus I’ve heard that root canals are really painful. This was a freak accident and he seems ok… I am the one suffering the trauma!

I am one of the many pps who knocked a front tooth out as a child. Root canals can be very unpleasant but they shouldn’t be painful. And in some ways a front tooth is better (for root canal purposes bc it’s easier to access.)

not to minimize your concerns!it does really suck but it it’s more the ongoing issues and expense with the knocked out tooth over years rather than the initial root canal. Also, it will look completely fine so don’t worry about that.

I am concerned about the long term effects of losing that tooth but oh well I guess there is nothing I can do to change it. It still sucks to watch my child go through.

[Anonymous]

How bad are root canals these days? I’ve heard some horror stories but I believe that the process has gotten easier.

[Anonymous]

Im afraid of dentists and this happened to my child! How do I get through it without transferring it to my kid? They are being so brave but I am freaking out!!!

[Anonymous]

This happened to me the week before senior prom. Had a veneer from ~18-30, finally needed a root canal and a crown at 30. All good 5 years later.

The dentists and the lab did an awesome job with the color match and size. I also think the crown has done a nice job with holding my teeth in place (thanks mom & dad for the ortho work) and I am insanely on top of my every 6 month cleaning routine and cleaning/flossing, so I guess that is a positive!