Exclamation PointPlease call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.

Treatment for Broken or Knocked-Out Teeth

Call 911 if the person:

Call 911 if: The person has a serious injury or is unconscious.

A knocked-out permanent tooth is a dental emergency. Knocked-out teeth can be re-implanted in many cases. A permanent tooth that is re-implanted within 30 minutes has the highest chance of success.

 

1. Collect Teeth or Teeth Fragments

 

2. Re-Insert or Store Teeth

 

3. Treat Symptoms

 

4. Get Help

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Robert L. Norris, MD on November 01, 2011