Hopefully this will never happen! Call our office or our emergency number immediately. If the tooth has been knocked completely out of the mouth, and it is a permanent tooth – either try to replace it or place it in a container of milk. Then get to our office or a dental office as soon as possible. If the tooth is replaced within 30 minutes, it has a good chance of surviving. (If a baby tooth is knocked out – there is not much that can be done. It usually means an unexpected visit from the Tooth Fairy! It is wise to let us look at the area though, just to make sure there are no other associated problems.) If the tooth is knocked into a different position, again – try to reposition it into the correct alignment. Then, come in to be seen so that we can stabilize it and assess if there was further damage. If the tooth has been broken or chipped, save the broken piece and call our office. Sometimes, we can bond the broken piece back onto the tooth. Other times, we will need to place composite bonding material to replace the missing tooth structure. In all of these situations, there is potential for the tooth to need further dental treatment in the future – these potential needs will be discussed based on your individual situation.