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Tooth Trauma (Injury)

Should I Call?

	Call Your Doctor NOW (night or day) IF your child has any ONE of the following: You think your child has a serious injury. Permanent tooth knocked out (reason: needs reimplantation ASAP; 2 hours is the deadline for tooth survival). FIRST AID Advice: Transport the tooth in some milk or saliva. (Milk is best.) If over 30 minutes away, try to replace the tooth in the socket before traveling for treatment. Permanent tooth is almost falling out. Baby tooth is almost falling out. Bleeding won't stop after 10 minutes of direct pressure. Tooth is greatly pushed out of its normal position. Tooth that's pushed out of its normal position interferes with normal bite. Severe pain. Age less than 1 year old. Action: If you are unable to reach your doctor - go to a nearby KidsCare clinic or to a local hospital Emergency Department. Use our Facility Search to find an urgent care clinic near you.
	Call Your Doctor WITHIN 24 HOURS (during regular daytime office hours) IF: You think your child needs to be seen. Baby tooth knocked out by trauma (injury) (Reason: can't be reimplanted but dentist will check for damage to permanent tooth). Tooth is slightly pushed out of its normal position. Can see a chip or fracture line in the tooth. Tooth sensitive to cold fluids. Tooth feels very loose when you try to move it.
	Call Your Doctor DURING WEEKDAY OFFICE HOURS IF: You have other questions or concerns.
	Provide Care at Home to children for: Minor tooth injury and you don't think your child needs to be seen.