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What to do in case of an accident
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the tooth in water or milk. Time is critical so call the dentist immediately. If you can not
locate your dentist go to the hospital
emergency room. Depending on the reason for the tooth being
lost, it is sometimes possible to replace the tooth back in the mouth and
save it, but it must be replaced soon after being lost for this to happen.
 If
you were hit and a tooth was loosened call your dentist immediately. The tooth will
most likely need to be stabilized by bonding it
to the adjacent teeth. Most loosened teeth will tighten up. A tooth that
has been injured may darken in color over time. A loosened tooth may
abscess, even years later. If this occurs the tooth will need a root canal and possibly a crown.
If you can, find the broken piece of tooth. Keep it moist.
Call your dentist immediately. Depending
on the degree of fracture the tooth can sometimes be repaired by
reattaching the broken piece. The tooth may be repaired by bonding plastic to the tooth, or by placing a crown on the tooth.
 
If your lip or gums have been cut, apply pressure to the area
to stop the bleeding. If the cut or bleeding is severe go to the hospital emergency room. The
wound may require stitches and you may require antibiotic treatment.
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