Tongue Trauma - Dental Disorders - Merck Manual Professional Edition

Ever had that “oh no” moment when a tooth pops out after an accident? That’s called dental avulsion—your tooth is out of the socket. In this video our expert doctor Dr. Meenu Kumari explain the exact first-aid steps to save a knocked-out tooth and what to do before you reach your dentist Emergency steps ✅ Pick the tooth up and gently rinse it—no toothpaste, no scrubbing, and no soap. ✅ If you can, place it back into the socket immediately ✅ If that’s not possible, store it in fresh milk. ✅ If mi

Dentistry on Instagram: "🦷 Dental Avulsion = REAL EMERGENCY 🚨 A tooth completely knocked out doesn’t always mean it’s lost. But what you do in the first minutes matters. ✔️ Immediate replantation is ideal ❌ Never let the tooth dry out 🥛 Milk is one of the best temporary storage media, supported by scientific evidence, because it helps preserve periodontal ligament cell viability ⚠️ Don’t scrub it. Don’t disinfect it. 👉 Place it in milk and get to a dentist immediately. ⏱️ Time + storage medi