At Metropolitan Dental Care, We're happy to answer your most frequently asked questions. For more assistance, call 303-534-2626 Q. I lost a tooth—what do I do? When we lose a primary (baby) tooth, we excitedly put it under a pillow for the tooth fairy. But what about losing a permanent tooth? FAST action is needed to save your tooth! It can be possible, with proper dental care, to re-implant a permanent tooth that has been knocked out. Re-implantation is most successful when performed within two hours. For the best success, IMMEDIATELY follow these steps: Handle it only by the crown, or [...]