# Knocked-out tooth: what to do right now

Reviewed by [Dr. Rekha Pandey, BDS (NMC 38136)](https://kashyapdental.com.np/dr-rekha-pandey)

**Short answer:** If an adult (permanent) tooth is knocked out, hold it by the crown, rinse it briefly in milk, saline or saliva if it is dirty, put it back in the socket or keep it in milk, and come to a dentist immediately ([IADT guidelines, 2020](https://doi.org/10.1111/edt.12573)). Never put a milk (baby) tooth back in. Kashyap Dental & Aesthetics in Butwal is open 7 days a week, 8 AM–6 PM; see [emergency dentist in Butwal](https://kashyapdental.com.np/dental-emergency) and [dental prices in Butwal](https://kashyapdental.com.np/prices).

## Step by step for an adult tooth

1. Hold the tooth by the crown (the white part), not the root
2. If it is dirty, rinse it briefly in milk, saline or saliva
3. Put it back in the socket straight away, or keep it in milk
4. Don't let the tooth dry out
5. Come to the clinic immediately

## What about a child's milk tooth?

Never put a milk (baby) tooth back in ([IADT guidelines, 2020](https://doi.org/10.1111/edt.12573)). Bring your child to the dentist so the mouth and the other teeth can be checked; see [children's dentistry in Butwal](https://kashyapdental.com.np/pediatric-dentistry).

## What if the tooth is broken, not knocked out?

Keep any pieces, rinse your mouth and come in the same day.

## When is the clinic open?

We are open 7 days a week, 8 AM–6 PM, including Saturdays. Message us on WhatsApp or call +977 974-3679953 on your way.

## Frequently asked questions

### Should I put a baby tooth back in?

No. Never put a milk (baby) tooth back in ([IADT guidelines, 2020](https://doi.org/10.1111/edt.12573)).

### What should I keep a knocked-out tooth in?

Milk, if you can't put it back in the socket. Don't let the tooth dry out ([IADT guidelines, 2020](https://doi.org/10.1111/edt.12573)).

## Read next

- https://kashyapdental.com.np/dental-emergency
- https://kashyapdental.com.np/toothache
- https://kashyapdental.com.np/pediatric-dentistry
- https://kashyapdental.com.np/prices

## Sources

- [Fouad AF et al., International Association of Dental Traumatology guidelines for the management of traumatic dental injuries: 2. Avulsion of permanent teeth. Dental Traumatology, 2020](https://doi.org/10.1111/edt.12573)

Last updated: 25 Oct 2026

## Clinic details
- **Kashyap Dental & Aesthetics**, Butwal (काश्यप डेन्टल एन्ड एस्थेटिक्स)
- Address: Tilottama Path (Hospital Line), near Gastrocare, Butwal 32907, Lumbini Province, Nepal (तिलोत्तमा पथ (हस्पिटल लाइन), ग्यास्ट्रोकेयर नजिक, बुटवल). On Hospital Line (Tilottama Path), next to Gastrocare. Plus code MFX8+29 Butwal.
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