If you had a tooth knocked out, what would you do? I don’t know about you, but after crying in pain and panicking, I’d be pretty lost. Sadly, I’m in good company, as a recent survey by Majestic Drug Company shows that although one in six Americans have had a dental emergency during the past 12 months, most are not prepared to deal with a dental emergency.
So unprepared, that among those who had a dental emergency involving a loose crown/cap or a lost filling, 19% did nothing at the time. (Does crying and panicking count as nothing?)