{"id":9,"date":"2021-09-08T03:37:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T03:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentistfortworth.com\/blog\/?p=9"},"modified":"2022-01-11T20:32:09","modified_gmt":"2022-01-11T20:32:09","slug":"child-knocked-out-a-tooth-in-fort-worth-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentistfortworth.com\/blog\/child-knocked-out-a-tooth-in-fort-worth-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If Your Child Knocks Out a Tooth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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While your child was playing outside, they had an accident and knocked out one of their teeth. Though this situation can be kind of scary, there are several steps you can take to handle the situation until they\u2019re able to get the help they need. If your child knocked out a tooth, call your little one\u2019s dentist right away, then follow these steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What If They Knock Out a Baby Tooth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since baby teeth have shorter roots than permanent teeth, they tend to come out easier when your child gets injured. Because there\u2019s a permanent tooth underneath, replacing the baby tooth can damage it. For that reason, your dentist is unlikely to do this. Even so, if the baby tooth wasn\u2019t close to falling out, your child\u2019s remaining teeth will begin to shift into fill in the empty space. This will cause the permanent tooth to be trapped underneath. They may place a space saver to keep this from happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though the tooth will likely not need to be replaced, there are still additional steps for you to take. If your child\u2019s mouth is bleeding or there\u2019s swelling where the tooth used to be, have them bite down on a clean, fresh washcloth soaked in cold water to compress the area. This will also reduce swelling and help stop the bleeding. After they\u2019ve done that, reach out to their dentist for further instructions and to make an appointment if need be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What If They Knock Out a Permanent Tooth?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your little one knocks out a permanent tooth, this situation is generally more serious. If this happens, follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n