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Knocking your tooth out... This poor lad takes a full on whack in the face. Here’s what to do if your tooth does get knocked out: 1. Keep calm and try not to panic 2. Make sure the tooth is an adult tooth 3. Hold the tooth by the top part, not the root 4. If it is dirty, briefly wash it for 10 seconds under cold water 5. Don’t wipe the tooth with a cloth 6. Try to reposition the tooth into the socket 7. Bite on a hankie to hold it in place 8. If you cannot reposition it, it is very important to