Save lost teeth.

When a precious tooth is gone from you in a flash, as if time has stopped, you can be thrown into a panic of not knowing what to do. Don't panic, hold the tooth tightly in your hand and be careful not to touch the root. Rinse gently with warm water and do not use soap or other chemicals that could harm the tooth. If possible, attempt to reinsert it into the socket, but if you can't, don't force it. Find salt water or a dental preservation solution and place the tooth in it, as if putting it on a safe ship. If neither is available, place the tooth in your mouth, but remember not to swallow it. With time running out, dashing to the dentist's office is like chasing a traveller on the last train, because the sooner you ask for help, the better your chances of saving the tooth. Your decisive action may achieve a reunion with your tooth instead of a permanent parting.