Knock Out!

[TwinKristi]

I just texted my BFF who's a pediatric dental assistant. She works in a really high end office and worked in a ghetto office before so either way she'll know! LOL

First, ouch!! Poor DCG!!
Second, put it back in?? I'm with you... Oh hell no!
Third, TGIT!! which means tomorrow is Friday!!

[Unregistered]

I worked for a pediatric dentist for years. You can reinsert a baby tooth if the root is still attached and if it is within an hour of the accident. Unfortunately, it is next to impossible for a parent or caregiver to accomplish this because it is very painful and really requires numbing the area. In our office we would leave it up to the parent to decide. Most would choose to leave it out but that is a tough decision especially if it is a 2yr old. Those permanent teeth usually don't come in until 6yrs old so that is a long time to look toothless. There is an option of placing a partial to replace the tooth. They actually look real and are not removable so can be a good solution.
Sorry that happened today! Stressful!!

[TwinKristi]

I worked for a pediatric dentist for years. You can reinsert a baby tooth if the root is still attached and if it is within an hour of the accident. Unfortunately, it is next to impossible for a parent or caregiver to accomplish this because it is very painful and really requires numbing the area. In our office we would leave it up to the parent to decide. Most would choose to leave it out but that is a tough decision especially if it is a 2yr old. Those permanent teeth usually don't come in until 6yrs old so that is a long time to look toothless. There is an option of placing a partial to replace the tooth. They actually look real and are not removable so can be a good solution.
Sorry that happened today! Stressful!!

Yeah I asked my friend who's the Ped DA and she said adult teeth this is more common but baby teeth are rare. She recommended to put it in milk and get to dentist ASAP!!

[mrsnj]

Mom was scheduled to take her today but canceled it. I don't blame her. It was not broken off. The only thing I would worry about is any damage to surrounding teeth n if there is it won't show for a while. Right now they look heathy n tight. I wouldn't put her through anymore.

On the other hand I know she didn't take her cause work is more important which is why mom wanted me to insert in the first place! She didn't want to leave work *rolling eyes*