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Chess and Taub Family Dentistry
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201 Old York Road Suite 200
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Jenkintown PA
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19046
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(215) 576-0421
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Tooth loss accident
 Knowing the Proper First Aid
If the tooth is loose, even extremely so, but is still attached in any way, leave it in place; do not remove it.
If it is out of its socket completely and unattached, but still in the
victim's mouth, it is best to have the person hold it there, if
possible, until Dr. Harry Taub or Dr. Gregory Chess can attempt
re-implantation.
If it is out of the mouth, do not let it dry out. Handle it as little
as possible. Do not attempt to disinfect the tooth, or scrub it, or
remove any tissue attached to it. Call our office at (215) 576-0421
immediately.
If it is recovered from the ground or other soiled area, rinse it off in
lukewarm water. Preserve it in milk until Dr. Harry Taub or Dr. Gregory Chess can examine it. If
milk is not available, lukewarm water will suffice.
Time out of the socket is critical in the long-term success of
re-implantation. After 30 minutes, the success potential begins to
decline. However, re-implantation by Dr. Harry Taub or
Dr. Gregory Chess is still possible after several hours,
so the attempt can still be made even if the tooth has been out for a
long period.
Call us at (215) 576-0421 so Dr. Harry Taub and Dr.
Gregory Chess can be prepared to help you as soon as possible.
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Emergency Dentist
In Jenkintown Pennsylvania and the surrounding
Abington - Philadelphia - Willow Grove - Cheltenham PA areas.
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