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Knocked-Out Tooth
— Emergency Steps

A completely knocked-out adult tooth can sometimes be saved if you act within the hour. Follow the steps below and get to us immediately — call +961 79 197 394 on your way.

What to do right now

Time is critical: pick up the tooth by the crown (the white part), never the root. If it's dirty, rinse it briefly with milk or water without scrubbing. If you can, gently place it back in the socket and bite on a clean cloth to hold it. If not, keep it in milk.

Then come to us straight away — the sooner a knocked-out adult tooth is re-implanted, the better the chance of saving it. Call ahead on +961 79 197 394 so we're ready for you. Note: don't try to re-implant a child's baby tooth; bring your child in and we'll advise.

Knocked-out tooth: step by step

StepWhat to do
1. Handle carefullyHold the tooth by the crown, never the root.
2. Rinse gentlyIf dirty, rinse briefly with milk or water — don't scrub.
3. Re-insert if you canGently place it back in the socket; bite on a clean cloth.
4. Or keep it moistIf you can't re-insert it, store it in milk (not water).
5. Come immediatelyGet to us as fast as possible — call ahead.

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Knocked-Out Tooth — your questions answered

How quickly do I need to act?
As fast as possible — ideally within the hour. The sooner an adult tooth is re-implanted, the better the chance of saving it. Call us on your way in.
Should I put the tooth in water?
No — water can damage the root cells. Milk is much better for storing a knocked-out tooth if you can't place it back in the socket.
What about a child's knocked-out baby tooth?
Don't try to re-implant a baby tooth. Bring your child to us so we can check the area and advise on the best care.
What if the tooth can't be saved?
If re-implantation isn't possible, we'll manage the area and discuss replacement options such as an implant or bridge once healed.
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