Picture this: you’re playing a game of pickup basketball and take an elbow to the mouth. Before you know it, your gums are on fire and your tooth is on the ground. In this scenario, is it gone for good, or can you just pop it back in like nothing happened? It’s possible to reinsert a knocked-out tooth yourself—but only under very specific conditions. Here’s an action plan so you don’t second-guess yourself in a time of crisis.
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