You’re playing a terrific game of soccer or hockey – or maybe just completed the perfect pirouette but landed on your face by accident – and broke your tooth! Now what?
Rinse if off and put it back in your mouth within 5 minutes of the accident.
If the person is unconscious, DO NOT place the tooth back in place, instead place it in milk. Never place it in water.
Get to a dentist for emergency dental care – preferably not the ER – as the dentist will have the appropriate tools.
Prevention for next time – have a custom made mouthguard made at your dental office (or a denturist’s office). It will feel more comfortable and offer better protection than store bought models.
Document the accident for insurance purposes – time, place, how it happened, extent of damage.