Nothing is more precious than your child’s developing smile. You do everything you can to ensure their teeth and gums stay healthy. Although you encourage the right oral hygiene habits at home, provide a healthy diet, and take them to their dentist twice a year, you can’t always safeguard their smile from every potential complication, like a dental emergency. A fall from a bike or tripping over a curb can result in a knocked-out tooth. Whether it’s a baby or a primary tooth, you need to act fast. Their smile depends on quick care from an emergency dentist. Don’t panic, here’s what you need to do if your child knocked out a tooth.

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