{"id":1904,"date":"2023-07-13T12:49:40","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T17:49:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elmbrookfamilydental.com\/blog\/?p=1904"},"modified":"2023-08-14T12:50:21","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T17:50:21","slug":"child-knocks-out-tooth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elmbrookfamilydental.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/13\/child-knocks-out-tooth\/","title":{"rendered":"A Hard Knock Life: What to Do if Your Child Dislodges a Tooth"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Everyone wants their kids to be safe, but they have a way of getting into trouble. While contact sports and roughhousing can be good clean fun, sometimes accidents happen. When your child knocks out a tooth<\/a>, it can be a harrowing experience. No one wants it to happen, but it\u2019s best to be prepared in case it does. Here are some tips on how to be ready to get your child care for a dislodged tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

A Tooth is Knocked Out. Now What?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After knocking out a tooth, your kid is probably hurt and scared. The first thing a child needs in this situation is empathy and comfort, but you\u2019ll also need to move quickly to secure the tooth. If the tooth is permanent, there is a good chance it can be reimplanted. Call a dentist immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some pointers on handling a dislodged tooth on the way to the dentist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n