It happened so fast. One minute you’re biting into an apple or playing catch with your kid. The next minute you’re holding a tooth in your hand and your mouth tastes like blood. Your heart is racing. You have no idea what to do. First, take a breath. A knocked out tooth happens more often than you’d think. And Dr. Mohr and our team hold same-day emergency slots specifically for moments like this. You are not alone.
Stay Calm and Act Fast
Time matters when a tooth gets knocked out. The sooner you get to a dentist, the better your chances of saving it. But you also need to handle the tooth carefully in the meantime.
Pick it up by the crown, that’s the white part you normally see. Never touch the root. That’s the sensitive part that needs to stay healthy. If the tooth is dirty, rinse it gently with milk or saline solution. Do not scrub it. Do not use soap.
What to Do With the Tooth
If you can, put the tooth back in its socket. Bite down gently on a clean cloth to hold it in place. If that’s too painful or weird, don’t force it. Just put the tooth in a small cup of milk or saliva.
Avoid water if you can. Water can damage the root cells. Milk is better because it keeps those cells alive longer. No milk? Tuck the tooth inside your cheek. It sounds gross, but your own saliva is actually a good option.
Knocked-Out Tooth: The Mohr Smiles Promise
Mohr Smiles is dedicated to providing same-day emergency care. That means when you call us with a knocked-out tooth, we clear a spot in our schedule right away. You don’t wait until next week. You don’t sit in urgent care for hours.
Dr. Mohr has been treating dental emergencies for years. She knows exactly what to do and how to do it fast. And because we respect your time, we’ll get you in, treated, and on your way as quickly as possible.
What About a Chipped Tooth?
Chipped teeth are actually more common than knocked-out ones. Maybe you bit down on something hard. Maybe you took a fall. Whatever happened, you’re now staring at a jagged edge in the mirror.
Same-day care matters here too. A chip might not feel like an emergency, but it exposes the inner layers of your tooth to bacteria. That can lead to decay or infection down the road. Plus, it’s sharp. You could cut your tongue or cheek.
We Fix Chipped Teeth Beautifully
Dr. Mohr can repair most chipped teeth in a single visit. She uses tooth-colored bonding material that looks completely natural. Patients often tell us they can’t even remember which tooth was chipped after she’s done. If the chip is deeper, she might recommend a veneer or crown. But that’s a conversation for your appointment.
What Counts as a Dental Emergency?
Severe tooth pain counts. So does a fractured tooth, a loose adult tooth, or a lost filling. Swelling in your gums or face is another sign that something’s wrong and needs attention today.
Here’s a simple rule. If it hurts, if it’s bleeding, or if it changes how your mouth looks or works, call us. We’d rather see you and find out it’s nothing than have you wait and make it worse.
Don’t Wait. Call Us.
Dental emergencies don’t happen at convenient times. They happen on weekends. They happen late in the day. They happen right before you’re supposed to leave for a vacation.
That’s why we keep same-day slots open. That’s why we answer the phone ready to help. Dr. Mohr and our team are here for you and your family when you need us most.
Save our number now: 520-660-5666 for new patients. If you’re already a patient, call 520-290-8900. We’ll get you in today.