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How Do Tooth Preservation Kits Work?

July 11, 2022

After a tooth is knocked out, your best action is to visit a Marco Island emergency dentist. However, there are a few steps you need to take before you do so. If you have one, one of your best options is to encase the avulsed tooth in a preservation kit before heading out to seek emergency dentistry.

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What Happens When a Tooth is Knocked Out?

A knocked-out tooth is completely severed from its socket. This means that its root is also removed due to the accident. Unfortunately, the root requires a specific environment for its cells to thrive. For example, it must be kept moist at all times. Otherwise, the entire tooth will die.  

That’s why dentists advise patients to reimplant the tooth within 30-60 minutes or place it against the cheek before visiting the dentist. Reattaching the tooth to the socket also helps the root bond to the bone structure.

How These Preservation Kits Help

Aside from the home remedies outlined above, you can maximize your tooth’s survival after being forcibly removed from the gums using these survival kits. Below are a few effects that they have on a fallen tooth.  

They Provide a Sterile Environment That Keeps the Root Nourished

Most kits contain a sterile saline solution that provides the root with the nourishment it needs to keep alive until it is replanted at the dental office. The balanced salt solution in each of these kits can provide glucose, inorganic salts, and phosphate for up to 24 hours.  

They Keep the Tooth Safe From Contaminants

The sterile environment of these containers also prevents the root from being contaminated with dust, debris, and microorganisms that can infect or even kill the tooth. Immersing the extracted tooth in the saline mix also kills off any contaminants.

In addition, the kits have leak-proof mechanical seals ensuring an airtight environment to keep out harmful particles.

Marco Island emergency dentist teeth illustration

Call Us If You Need a Marco Island Emergency Dentist!

Although these fantastic preservation boxes can keep the root alive, prompt action is crucial if you want to save an avulsed tooth. Contact us now if you have an emergency you need help with.

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