Get urgent help when needed. Call 911 or go to an emergency department for trouble breathing or swallowing, rapidly spreading facial or neck swelling, uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness, or serious head or jaw injury. Dental Shield is not an emergency service.
What the appointment may involve
A dentist assesses the socket and tooth, repositions it when appropriate, and may stabilize it with a splint.
Good to know before choosing care
Hold the tooth by the crown, not the root; keep it moist in milk or an approved solution and seek care immediately.
Questions worth asking a practice
- What exam or records are needed before confirming that knocked-out tooth care is appropriate?
- What alternatives, material choices, risks, and likely follow-up should I consider?
- Who will perform the procedure, and does my situation call for a specialist?
- What does the estimate include, and how will insurance benefits or financing be verified?