18318 University Blvd #500, Sugar Land, TX 77479
A tooth can be saved from the ground. That’s the bottom line, Dr. Sheth wants you to take away. Avulsion—when a tooth is knocked completely out of its socket—is responsible for an estimated 0.5% to 16% of dental trauma, and what happens in the first few minutes has a huge influence on the outcome.
First few minutes are crucial: do this now
- Follow these steps confidently. They’re simple and adhere to the dental-trauma guidelines.
- Grab the tooth by the crown, not the root.
- If the tooth accumulates dirt, quickly rinse with milk or saline—do not brush.
- If you can, carefully reinsert it into the socket, do so, and use a clean gauze to keep pressure on it.
- If replanting is impossible, put the tooth in milk, HBSS (Save-a-Tooth), saliva—never dry or in water.
- Reach the local emergency holistic dentist immediately.
- If a child is in the same situation, you do not need to replant the tooth.
Why quick thinking can save teeth?
The longer the tooth spends time away from the mouth, its periodontal ligament (PDL) cells might get affected, and your emergency holistic dentist in Sugar Land might fail to reattach the tooth. If the tooth stays outside for more than 30 minutes, most PDL cells become non-viable. Storing the tooth immediately in a suitable liquid medium (saline, saliva, or milk) preserves cells until you arrive at the dental office.
Storage smartly
HBSS and milk are tooth-friendly, convenient temporary storage mediums, and better than plain water. They will also protect the osmolality of PDL cells while you’re on the move.
What to expect at the dental office
Evaluation and stabilization
Your emergency holistic dentist will have a dental care team ready to ensure the tooth sits right and insert a removable splint for two weeks or more if you’ve cracked bone. Follow-up appointments usually fall in 1, 3, 6, and 12 months and then annually for many years to monitor healing.
Essential aftercare tips to follow
- Keep the area clean; brush carefully.
- Stick to soft foods while you’re healing from the pain.
- Use an antimicrobial mouth rinse or medications as directed.
- Call your holistic dentist in no time if pain, swelling, or tooth mobility increases.
If you or your child experiences an avulsed tooth, don’t wait. Call Luxe Dental Arts Sugar Land and get your chair booked the instant you enter our office.
