Knocked out a tooth? Act now.
Call (702) 363-0444 right now, then follow these steps while you’re on your way. The first 60 minutes give a knocked-out tooth the best chance of being saved.
Why the 60-minute window matters
The root of the tooth is covered in living tissue that needs to stay moist and gets damaged quickly once it dries out. The sooner the tooth is back in place, the better the chance it takes hold again. That’s why milk or your own cheek, never water or a dry napkin, is what buys you time on the way in.
What we do when you get here
We try to reimplant the tooth right away. If the tooth isn’t viable, we’ll walk you through replacement options, including a dental implant, so you leave with a clear plan either way. As your emergency dentist in Las Vegas, we keep time-critical injuries like this ahead of the regular schedule.
If it’s a child’s tooth
Baby teeth are handled differently. We don’t put a baby tooth back in the socket: doing so can damage the adult tooth developing underneath. Still call us right away. We’ll tell you what to watch for and whether the adult tooth underneath needs to be checked.
If you’re not sure whether what happened counts as a true emergency, here’s how to tell.
Common questions
What if it’s been longer than 60 minutes?
What if the tooth broke instead of coming out whole?
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No rush. No judgment. No surprises.