Do not despair. A chipped or broken tooth can usually be repaired. If a tooth is broken, save the fragments and make an emergency visit to your dentist's office. If a permanent tooth is knocked out, find it, and if it is not broken, rinse it in cool water then gently replace it in the socket. Hold it in place while you hurry to see your dentist. If the tooth does not seem replaceable, bring it with you to the dentist in a glass of milk or cool water. DO NOT DELAY – the faster you get to the dentist, the better your chances are of saving the tooth.
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