tooth fell out

[KSI]

What can someone (in the 50s) do if one of their front teeth just fell out?  Can it be reattached if they showed up at an emergency room with it?

[KSI]

Thanks. So the dentist we went to suggested deep cleaning the two teeth (upper front) on either side of the one that fell out (by making an incision in the gum, cleaning, then suturing), to make them stronger and prevent them from falling. Then in the near future taking them both out as well and replacing all three spots with artificial teeth. Does this really have to be done? Can't just the one that fell out be replaced?

[Michael H Kirsch, DDS]

Unfortunately most emergency departments do not have the equipment to perform any type of dental treatment.

Generally speaking, fractured or complete teeth which have come out of the mouth cannot simply be repaired or "glued" back in.

You should see a dentist as soon as possible.

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