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Saving a Knocked-Out Tooth 

Emergency Steps for Saving a Knocked-Out Tooth

More than 5 million teeth are knocked out every year. Both adults and children are at risk. With proper emergency action, a tooth that has been entirely knocked out of its socket often can be successfully replanted and last for years. Because of this, it is important to be prepared and know what to do if this happens to you or someone with you. The key is to act quickly, yet calmly, and follow these simple steps. When you click on each step in the diagram below, a description of the action necessary will appear in the bottom left-hand corner.

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