As we all know, toothaches and any type of oral injury can be extremely painful and should be seen by a dentist immediately. Dental emergencies should be seen immediately by a dentist, day or night. These emergencies include broken teeth, teeth that have been knocked out, or teeth that have been forced out of the socket. With some emergencies, the cheeks, lips, or gums will have cuts or abrasions on them from where the teeth come out of the socket.
If youve had a tooth recently knocked out, the first thing you should do is look for that tooth. When youve found the tooth, gently scrub it to get rid of any dirt or debris. Once you have cleaned it, you should place it back in your mouth between the cheek and gums. Whatever you do, you should never try to put it back in the socket. If you can make it to the dentist in time, he may be able to put the tooth back in place.
If youve had a tooth come out of place, you can normally reposition it with your fingers. You shouldnt use a lot of force, simply because it could damage the tooth. You shouldnt force the tooth into place, rather try and jiggle it around. You can also use moist tissue to hold the tooth in place, until...