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WE ALL REMEMBER WHAT<\/b> it was like to be a kid. Running around, playing outside, discovering the world around us, and making great friends. We also remember the scraped knees and bumps and bruises that came along with all of that. As parents, we want our kids to have all the same great experiences we did, but hopefully without some of the injuries \u2014 particularly tooth injuries.<\/p>\nTips For Tooth Safety<\/h3>\n
There are a few simple things we can do to keep our kids\u2019 teeth safe, whether they\u2019re at home or playing with friends.<\/p>\n
Sometimes accidents happen even under careful adult supervision and when the children understand potential hazards and use caution. Don\u2019t panic if your child loses or injures a tooth. If it\u2019s an adult tooth or if it\u2019s a baby tooth that wasn\u2019t already loose, try to put it back in place, then come straight to the dentist.<\/strong> Reattachment isn\u2019t always possible, but this will give it the best chance.<\/p>\n If you can\u2019t easily put the tooth back in place, store it in a glass of milk to keep the root alive while you\u2019re on your way to the dentist. The faster you get to us, the better chances the tooth will have of being saved. Make sure you don\u2019t try to clean the tooth or put it in water<\/strong>, though, because this will kill the root!<\/p>\n