Knocked-Out Tooth

A knocked-out tooth is a serious dental emergency that requires immediate action to save the tooth and prevent further complications. At Dentcare Now, we provide urgent dental care in Fairfax, VA, to help restore your smile. If you or a loved one has lost a tooth due to trauma, acting fast can make all the difference in successfully reimplanting the tooth.

A knocked-out tooth (also known as tooth avulsion) occurs when a tooth is completely dislodged from its socket due to an injury or accident. This can happen from:

• Sports injuries
• Falls or accidents
• Biting down on something hard
• Direct trauma to the mouth

If a tooth is knocked out, time is critical—ideally, the tooth should be reimplanted within 30-60 minutes for the best chance of saving it.

At Dentcare Now, we specialize in emergency dental care and can provide immediate treatment for a knocked-out tooth. When you arrive at our office, we will:

1. Assess the condition of the tooth and socket to determine if reimplantation is possible.
2. Attempt to reinsert the tooth if it is intact and in good condition.
3. Secure the tooth with a splint to stabilize it and help it heal properly.
4. Provide alternative solutions such as a dental implant or bridge if the tooth cannot be saved.

We offer same-day emergency appointments to give you the best chance of restoring your natural tooth.

• Reimplantation & Splinting – If the tooth is clean and intact, we can reinsert it and secure it with a temporary splint to promote healing.
• Root Canal Therapy – If the tooth’s nerve is damaged, a root canal may be needed to prevent infection and preserve the tooth.
• Dental Implants – If the tooth cannot be saved, an implant can provide a permanent replacement that looks and functions like a natural tooth.
• Dental Bridges – A bridge can fill the gap left by a lost tooth, restoring both appearance and function.
• Partial Dentures – If multiple teeth are lost, a removable denture can provide an immediate replacement option.