First Aid Treatment for Dental Trauma Injury

Treat dental injuries resulting from trauma to the head, neck, face or mouth as medical emergencies; Follow primary and secondary care procedures

Send the patient to a dentist for treatment when dental injuries are due to wear and tear or minor mishaps; Provide secondary care

Wear gloves to protect yourself and the patient from disease transmission
Locate the dislodged tooth but do not touch the root
Hold the tooth by the crown and rinse gently with a saline solution, milk or water; Keep the tooth moist in the solution, while transporting to a dentist
If you are unable to get to a dentist within one hour, re-implant the tooth into the socket as soon as possible; Teeth re-implanted within 30 to 60 minutes have a good chance of reattaching to the socket
Encourage the patient to follow up with continued dental care

Treat Dental Injury