Knocked Out Tooth - For Ages 6 and Up

• Post the telephone numbers of dental professionals in an accessible, visible place in the home close to the phone. Our office number is 512.263.0222.
• Find all parts of the chipped tooth and remember to handle the tooth by the top, not the root.
• If the tooth is dirty, gently rinse it under running water, do not scrub or remove any tissue from the tooth.
• Do not clean or handle the tooth unnecessarily.
• Reinsert the tooth into the socket, if possible. Have the child keep the tooth stable with gentle finger pressure up or down, depending on top or bottom tooth lost.
• If the tooth cannot be reinserted, place it in a cup of milk for transport to the dentist.  
• Call your child's dentist immediately.

Knocked Out Tooth - Age 6 and under

• Likely a baby tooth if no root is attached - do not replace in socket. Control bleeding.
• If unable to locate tooth, call dentist immediately

Fractured / Broken Tooth

• Locate any chipped pieces if able. No need to use milk for storage, just place in a plastic bag.
• Control any bleeding
• Call dentist immediately

Trauma to Face

• Have the child rinse the mouth with cool water
• Apply cold compress to injured site to reduce swelling and control any bleeding.
• Call dentist immediately.

Broken Braces

• Cover sharp portions with cotton balls or chewing gum. Use orthodontic wax if available.
• Do not remove any wires stuck in the gums, cheek, or tongue. Instead, leave the broken pieces to be fixed by an orthodontist or dentist.
• Call orthodontist/dentist immediately.