A tooth gets knocked out in a fraction of a second. What you do in the next 60 minutes may determine whether you keep that tooth for life or lose it permanently. This is one of the few dental emergencies where public awareness directly changes the clinical outcome. Studies show that fewer than half of people know the correct first steps for a knocked-out tooth,3 yet the science is clear: correct immediate action dramatically improves the chance of successful replantation. The

Your teeth are protected by hard enamel. When that protection is compromised by decay, cracks, or gum disease, the sensitive nerves inside the tooth become exposed.