Everybody wants a knockout smile, but nobody wants to knock out a tooth. There are more than five million teeth lost every year in America, but there are steps you can take to save a dislodged tooth so it can be reimplanted in your gum. Here’s a brief guide to what to do when if your tooth is ejected from your mouth so that you can get it to the emergency dentist’s office as quickly as possible.

Asking questions is a great way to learn, but many people don’t appreciate what a great educational opportunity their dental appointments are. While your dentist will probably ask many questions about your oral hygiene during your next visit, it’s a fantastic idea to have a few of your own prepared. Here are a few questions to ask your dentist the next time you’re having your teeth examined and cleaned.