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TOOTH RESCUE TIPS

nocked out permanent tooth: possible. Your dentist will be able to give you advice on what to
Do not rinse, scrub, or touch do next. Dr. Sandor is available for telehealth virtual visits on
Kthe root of the tooth. The root GoodCheckup for her patients of record and will soon be available
has vital cells living on the outside that on the App Store and Google Play Store.
could help it reattach. The key is to
get it back in the socket as fast as you Marilyn C Sandor, DDS, MS, PA is a pediatric dentist, entrepreneur,
can. The less time it spends out of the and innovator with 20 years industry experience. She is a private
socket, the more likely it is that your practice owner and the winning dental product inventor of Zooby, sold
dentist can save it. If you cannot put world-wide enjoying global success for over a decade!
it back in, put the tooth in milk, a lot For more information, contact Dr. Marilyn Sandor at (239) 592-0800
of saliva, or a special tooth saver liquid or email info@drmarilynsandor.com.
by Dr. Marilyn Sandor you can get at the pharmacy. Make sure
the tooth is submerged in the liquid.
Handle the crown of the tooth only - the top - the pretty part -
NOT the root and put it in the liquid. Do not leave it out to get
dry. If there is dirt or sand on the tooth and you are afraid to put it
back in - just put it in the milk or saliva and get your child and the
tooth to your pediatric dentist quickly.
Knocked out baby tooth: Do
not try to put it back. There
is another developing
permanent tooth under
the baby one, and you
don't want to injure
the grown up
tooth by pushing
something up
there. If it is
out, call the
pediatric dentist.
If the tooth is
half in/half out,
make your child
comfortable, call
your dentist, and
try not to panic. Your
pediatric dentist will need a
clear description of the injury
and what you see. Having a soft washcloth to
clear away blood is helpful so you can see what you need to report.
Chipped tooth: Do not put ice on the tooth. Check the edge of
the tooth itself to see of it is bleeding from the tooth. Do not drink
or eat anything too hot or too cold until you see your dentist.
Try to visit with your dentist virtually or in person as soon as

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