b'ChapterBleeding From a Damaged / Knocked Out ToothIt is essential to wear a custom-fitted mouthguard when training / playing contact sport to help prevent against painful and expensive injuries to the teeth and mouth.How to ManageSit the patient upright if possible with their head forward and leaning toward theinjured side to allow blood to drain.Ask the patient to expel any blood in the mouth to prevent swallowing.Apply a clean gauze pad over the socket wound. Have the patient apply pressure with the pad to the socket wound or gently bite on it for about 10 minutes to help control bleeding and ease the pain.Do not rub the tooth and only handle it by the crown (the smooth white part) becausethis could damage fine dental ligaments.Gently clean away any dirt from the tooth (only very brieflynot more than 1 or 2 seconds)with water or the patients own saliva.Gently re plant the adult / secondary tooth ensuring it is facing the correct way around within5-10 minutes or preserve it in a glass of milk, otherwise seal in foil or plastic wrap (importantly keeping the tooth moist). If in doubt about whether the tooth is primary or secondary, gently put it back into its socket.The risk of permanent damage to an adult tooth not replaced is greater than the damage caused by a baby tooth being put back in. WHAT NOT TO DO:Do not let the tooth dry out. Keep it moist at all times. Do not scrape or rub the root surface.Do not hold the tooth by the root surface. Do not remove any tissue fragments from the tooth. Do not rinse the mouth as this can interfere with blood clotting. Do not replant or place the tooth in the mouth of a drowsy, unconscious, youngor distressed patient.Do not put the tooth in hot or cold water or ice as this can damage / destroy the protectivemembranes.Immediately seek dental treatment for any damaged teethtime is critical to prevent permanent damage.80 Bleeding'