damn! My tooth was knocked out! 」😱 Playing football and eating "ball cake", falling while riding a bicycle, even arguing with others... Accidents can happen at any time. Many people think that if their teeth fall out, they can't be saved, so they can only wait for dental implants. wrong! In fact, as long as it is handled properly, that permanent tooth has a good chance of being "planted" back!
Today, Jessie, the dental expert from WeYaSobi, is back again, teaching everyone in the most vivid way how to seize the **"golden 60 minutes"** to save your tooth!
🛑 Warning: Don’t do these 2 things if you lose your teeth!
When you see a tooth fall to the ground, don't be afraid to make a mess. The following two actions are **"tooth destroyer"** and should never be done:
❌ 1. Never wrap it in tissue!
This is the most common mistake! The surface of the tooth root has a precious layer of "periodontal ligament cells." If you wrap it in a tissue, the tissue will instantly absorb the moisture from the stem cells, causing the tooth to "dehydrate" and die. Once all the cells die, the tooth cannot be put back together.
❌ 2. Never brush your teeth!
Feeling dirty after a fall and wanting to scrub it clean? Absolutely not! Using a brush or scrubbing vigorously will kill the cells that help regenerate your teeth. If your teeth are dirty, simply rinse them gently with saline solution or milk.
Correct First Aid in 4 Steps: Remember the "Milk Method" 🥛
In the video, Jessie teaches you how to stay calm in unexpected situations and to follow these steps:
Step 1: Pick up the tooth (only lift the white part).
Remember to hold the crown (the white part) and never touch the root (the yellow, pointed part) with your fingers, so as not to damage the cells.
Step 2: Rinse gently (if necessary)
If there is dirt or sand on the roots of your teeth, you can gently rinse them for 1-2 seconds with saline solution or fresh milk. Remember: Do not rinse with tap water for too long, and do not rub them with your hands!
Step 3: Keep it moist (crucial!)
This is the key to saving your tooth! You must keep the root cells active:
🥇 First choice: Add to milk.
Why milk? Because milk's pH and osmotic pressure are closest to those of human cells, allowing periodontal cells to survive longer.
🥈 Second choice: Add saline solution.
🥉 Final choice: Hold it in your mouth.
Place it under your tongue or on the inside of your cheek and let your saliva hold it in place (but be careful not to swallow it!).
❌ Caution: Do not place in clean water/tap water! The osmotic pressure of water will cause cells to swell and rupture (Hypotonic).
Step 4: Seek immediate medical attention (the golden 60 minutes)
With your milk-soaked tooth, go to the dentist immediately! If reimplantation is performed within 30-60 minutes, the chances of saving the tooth are very high. After 2 hours, the cell survival rate drops significantly.
🧐 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: If a child's baby tooth is knocked out, should it be put back in? A: Absolutely not! If it's confirmed to be a baby tooth, reimplantation is generally not recommended, as putting it back in could damage the developing permanent tooth germ underneath. It's best to take the child and their tooth to the dentist for a checkup.
Q: What if we can't find milk? A: If there is really no milk or saline solution available, the best alternative is to have the injured person hold their teeth in their mouth (inside their cheek) to protect their cells using their own saliva.
Q: What will the dentist do? A: The dentist will clean the tooth, put it back into the alveolar bone, and fix it with wire (splinting) for a few weeks. Root canal treatment ( root canal ) may be necessary afterward.
💡 Summary
“Your tooth’s business is mine!” Accidents are hard to predict, but knowledge can save lives. Next time, in case you encounter this situation, remember the rule: "Take a crown ➡️ soak in milk ➡️ find a dentist", don't panic!
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(Health Room is dedicated to promoting proper dental care knowledge. The information in this article is for reference only. Please seek medical attention as soon as possible for any emergency.)