{"id":140,"date":"2020-02-07T21:22:22","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T21:22:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=140"},"modified":"2020-03-20T21:22:38","modified_gmt":"2020-03-20T21:22:38","slug":"does-keeping-a-tooth-in-milk-really-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/blog\/does-keeping-a-tooth-in-milk-really-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Keeping a Tooth in Milk Really Help?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_101196933-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Knocked-out tooth in outstretched palm in need of emergency dentist\" class=\"wp-image-141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_101196933-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_101196933-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_101196933-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_101196933-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/AdobeStock_101196933-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s an alarming situation that can happen to anyone at any time:\nhaving a tooth knocked out. The good news is that it can be saved by acting\nquickly and properly. However, if you store your newly dislodged tooth\nincorrectly, you drastically reduce your chances of successful reattachment. Here\u2019s\nwhy experts recommend keeping it in milk and what you should avoid storing it\nin until you can reach your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/emergency-dentistry.html\">emergency\ndentist<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Store My Tooth in Milk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After you locate your knocked-out tooth, carefully pick it\nup by the crown, and gently rinse it off, you need to store it somewhere safe\nuntil you can get to your emergency dentist. While that would ideally be back\nin its socket, a glass of milk is the next best option. Any kind of cow\u2019s milk\nwill: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep the tooth moist and viable.<\/li><li>Maintain the tooth\u2019s regular fluid balance.<\/li><li>Prevent infection with its antibacterial\nproperties.<\/li><li>Use its natural proteins to balance the pH\nlevels.<\/li><li>Feed the living cells of the tooth with its\nsugars. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the tooth is dry for more than 15 minutes, it\u2019s much less\nlikely to be saved. However, if it\u2019s put in milk within five minutes of being\nknocked out, the tooth root\u2019s cells can survive for 30-60 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Keep My Tooth in Water?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can clean a knocked-out tooth by rinsing it off with\nwater, which will remove any debris or bacteria. However, the tooth should not\nbe stored in water. When the cells from the tooth root\u2019s surface come into contact\nwith water, they will start to swell. Eventually, they could burst and die.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What If I Don\u2019t Have Any Milk?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, teeth don\u2019t always get knocked out close to a\nrefrigerator or grocery store. If you don\u2019t have any milk, saliva can also be\nused to preserve the tooth. One option is to put the tooth back in your mouth\nand hold it between your cheek and gums. If you\u2019re concerned about choking on\nit, put the tooth in a container and spit in it until the tooth is fully\ncovered. While it may seem silly, it\u2019s much better than holding your tooth in\nyour hand or putting it in water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While having a tooth knocked out is an overwhelming\nexperience, a few simple steps can go a long way to improve your chances of\nreattachment. With quick action, proper storage, and a visit to your local\nemergency dentist, you should be able to regain your beautiful and fully intact\nsmile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you experience a dental emergency like a knocked-out\ntooth in Pantego, TX, South Arlington Dental Care is here to help. Dr. Prachi\nShah offers convenient evening and early morning appointments as well as 24\/7\nphone service to be there for you whenever a dental emergency strikes. Once at\nthe office, she\u2019ll use the latest dental technologies and techniques to help you\nregain your smile. If you\u2019d like to learn more, she can be contacted through\nher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southarlingtondentalcare.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>\nor at <strong>(817) 860-2222. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s an alarming situation that can happen to anyone at any time: having a tooth knocked out. The good news is that it can be saved by acting quickly and properly. However, if you store your newly dislodged tooth incorrectly, you drastically reduce your chances of successful reattachment. Here\u2019s why experts recommend keeping it in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-140","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Keeping A Tooth In Milk Pantego | Knocked-Out Tooth | South Arlington Dental Care<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Should you keep a knocked-out tooth in milk? 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