• If you lose a permanent tooth, pick it up by the crown and rinse it gently in cool water if possible. Replace the tooth in the socket in the jaw. Otherwise, put the tooth in a container of saliva or milk and get to the dentist as soon as possible. You may also want to place a cold compress on your face to reduce swelling until you can see your dentist.
• If you have a knocked-out tooth, start by rinsing off any debris from the injured area and your mouth with warm water. Gently insert and hold the tooth in its socket with a clean cloth or gauze until you get to the dentist’s office. If you cannot reinsert the tooth, place it in a small container of milk or saliva and bring it to your appointment.
• You have a severe toothache that never goes away; this may mean that you have an abscessed tooth. This painful infection should be treated as soon as possible to avoid serious consequences like tooth loss. 

Broken or Chipped Teeth

Unfortunately, even the most careful patients who brush and floss twice daily may be susceptible to chipping a tooth. However, that doesn’t mean they must suffer through the discomfort alone! We have treatments that can repair minor chips and cracks in teeth, including cosmetic bonding, porcelain veneers, and even dental crowns.