Keep tooth in mouth

Unusual, but possibly useful, dental advice: If a tooth gets knocked out, put it back in your mouth, between your cheek and gum. This will help to keep the tooth alive. And if you can then get to a dental surgeon within 90 minutes, it might be possible to replant the tooth.

Sunbury Daily Item - Jun 5, 1976

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Posted By: Alex - Mon Feb 28, 2022
Category: Teeth

Comments

What if you stick it back in its socket? Seems that would be even better.

Posted by Virtual in Carnate on 02/28/22 at 09:55 AM

Confirmed. I had a double root canal. When I was allowed to eat again I found myself chewing on a molar. I popped it back into its socket and it took hold.

Posted by Phil on 03/01/22 at 05:29 AM

You have to be quick, though. But yeah, it's been known to work.

Posted by Richard Bos on 03/05/22 at 02:25 PM

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