How to Treat Knocked Out Tooth?

Medical Treatment:

If it is a baby tooth, do not put it back in (it could damage the tooth growing underneath)

Do the following if it is an adult tooth:

Hold it by the white bit that sticks out of the gum. Do not touch the root
If it is dirty lick it clean, or rinse it quickly for no more than 10 seconds in cold running water
Try to put it back into the hole in the gum. If it does not go in easily, put it in milk or saliva
Keep it in your cheek until you see the dentist (do not have younger children do this in case they swallow it)
Bite down gently on a clean cloth to hold the tooth in place if it goes back in
If you do not know if it is an adult or baby tooth, put it in saliva or milk and bring it to the dentist

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