No matter how it happens, a knocked-out tooth is a time-sensitive situation that will require you to seek the help of an emergency dentist within an hour if you want to save the tooth. This common dental injury can happen while playing sports, riding a bike, or even going for a run. A sudden stumble or hard hit on the ice rink can have you forgoing your gun and fleeing to the dentist’s office to repair your smile. But what should you do in the meantime? Read on to find out some helpful tips that will keep your knocked-out tooth intact as well as what solutions are available if the result is needing a replacement.

Dr. Joanne Bancroft, your dentist in Westminster, and our team are always looking for ways to provide the most convenient, highest-quality dentistry. Sometimes we make small adjustments that refine the way we approach care, and at other times, we make big changes. Recently, we made such a big change — we moved into a new office! We are eager to welcome you to our new location.