If you’re a heavyweight boxer, a hockey player, a daredevil, or if you just happen to trip over the dog and land face-first on the edge of the coffee table, you might have the unfortunate experience of dislodging a tooth. Nobody ever wants to endure losing a tooth; however, it can be saved if you know what to do and where to go. Your emergency dentist is well-equipped to reimplant the tooth in your mouth if you get to the office in time, and it’s best to get the tooth there within one hour of the injury. Here are some tips for caring for and transporting a dislodged tooth to the dentist’s office.
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