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DIY Tooth Rescue: Can You Reinsert a Knocked-Out Tooth?

February 9, 2024

Filed under: general dentistry — drwest @ 7:32 pm
A woman holding her knocked-out tooth

A knocked-out tooth is a serious dental emergency that needs to be resolved quickly. Because of their unique biology, teeth can’t survive outside of the socket for very long before the chances of putting it back in successfully go down significantly. So, many patients want to know if they can put the tooth back in themselves if the worst happens.

If you’re curious whether a DIY solution for a knocked-out tooth is possible, continue reading.

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