{"id":707,"date":"2026-04-13T20:50:51","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T20:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treehousepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=707"},"modified":"2026-05-07T21:17:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T21:17:35","slug":"knocked-out-tooth-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treehousepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=707","title":{"rendered":"What Steps Should You Take When Your Child Knocks Out a Tooth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When your child comes running up holding a knocked-out tooth<\/a> in their hand, you may be tempted to start panicking. Naturally, this sight is not one you normally see, but fortunately, there are steps you can take that will not only keep everyone calm but also ensure your child gets the professional care they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How to Handle a Knocked-Out Baby Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With every tooth that erupts, the goal is to help it stay in place until it\u2019s time for it to fall out on its own. However, when this process happens forcefully because of a sports-related injury or accidental fall, you may worry it will create problems for your child\u2019s growing smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your child knocks out one of their baby teeth, do not be alarmed. You don\u2019t need to worry about bringing it to their emergency dental appointment, as it will not need to be reinserted. Instead, if the tooth fell out too early, their dentist may recommend a space maintainer. This prevents healthy nearby teeth from shifting out of alignment to fill the gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Handle a Knocked-Out Permanent Tooth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once your child\u2019s permanent teeth begin to erupt, it\u2019s pivotal to take every precaution possible to protect their smile. However, even if they wear a protective sportsguard and practice healthy habits at home, accidents can still occur. When they do, and it causes your child to lose one of their permanent teeth, here\u2019s what you can do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n