A knocked-out tooth (avulsed tooth) is a critical dental emergency requiring immediate action. If you act quickly within 30-60 minutes there's a chance we can save and reimplant your natural tooth. Emergency Dental Services of Washington in Lakewood provides urgent care for knocked-out teeth seven days a week.
Time is absolutely critical when a tooth is knocked out. Every minute counts in determining whether your natural tooth can be saved and successfully reimplanted. At Emergency Dental Services of Washington in Lakewood, we treat knocked-out teeth as urgent emergencies and will see you immediately. Common causes of avulsed teeth include sports injuries (especially contact sports), falls and accidents, car accidents, physical altercations, and biting into hard objects. Whether you or your child has lost a permanent tooth, call us instantly at +1 206 853 3458 and head to our office on Bridgeport Way SW while following our emergency instructions.
If your tooth has been knocked out, follow these critical steps immediately: Find the tooth and pick it up by the crown (the white part)—never touch the root. Gently rinse the tooth with water or milk if it’s dirty, but don’t scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. Try to place the tooth back in its socket if possible, biting down gently on gauze to hold it in place. If you can’t reinsert it, keep the tooth moist by placing it in a container of milk, your saliva, or a tooth preservation solution (available at pharmacies). Never store a knocked-out tooth in water as this can damage the root cells. Get to our office within 30 minutes for the best chance of successful reimplantation.
When you arrive at our Lakewood emergency dental office, we’ll examine the socket and tooth, clean the area, and attempt reimplantation if conditions are favorable. We’ll gently place the tooth back in its socket and use a splint to stabilize it against adjacent teeth while it heals and reattaches over the next few weeks. Root canal therapy is typically needed 1-2 weeks after reimplantation. If the tooth can’t be saved due to damage or time elapsed, we’ll discuss replacement options including dental implants and bridges. Even if you think it’s too late, still call us—we may be able to help. We serve emergency patients from throughout Lakewood, JBLM, Parkland, Spanaway, University Place, and all of Pierce County. Don’t wait—act immediately and get to our office as fast as safely possible.
Located on Bridgeport Way SW, we proudly serve patients from Lakewood, Tacoma, University Place, Steilacoom, Puyallup, Bonney lake, Olympia, Lacey and nearby communities. Whether you’re experiencing a sudden toothache or a serious infection, we’re here to provide fast, reliable care when other offices are closed.
Call us or book an appointment online to get fast, gentle emergency care.
