Infants like to head-butt, and as they get older they can knock out their teeth in too many ways to name here. If a tooth is banged or knocked out, you should see a dentist about it as soon as possible. It is okay to rinse with milk a tooth that has been knocked, but don't scrub it, even if it looks dirty. There are healing parts of the tooth that will be lost if you scrub it. So, just rinse it off with milk, and then store it in milk until you get to the dentist's office. You need to have the tooth re-inserted within 24 hours, and really as soon as possible for there to be a chance to save the tooth. And remember, most dentists hesitate to see a stranger, a brand new patient, for an emergency like this on a weekend or in the middle of the night, so start building a relationship with your oral health physician before an emergency.
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