Horror for parents

Tooth knocked out! What you should do immediately

Tears and blood - you should see a doctor after a dental accident! Read here what you should do beforehand and what you should not do.(Bild: stock.adobe.com)

It can happen quickly - and after a scuffle between athletes, the tooth ends up in the grass or in the often bloody hand. A nightmare scenario for many parents. Now it's time to keep a cool head and act quickly to save the "biter". But what is the best thing to do now?

However, there are many myths and misinformation surrounding knocked out teeth. Parents ask themselves: Do I need to wash the lost tooth before going to the outpatient clinic and should I keep it in milk? Krone+ asked a pediatric dentist.