What should you NOT do to a knocked out tooth?

Clean it.

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  1. Clean it ✔
  2. Wrap it in a clean wet cloth
  3. Take it to a dentist at once

Why: The guidance says do not clean the tooth; keep it moist and get dental help fast.

Huh, didn't know that: The guidance says do not clean the tooth; keep it moist and get dental help fast.

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Answer: Clean it. The guidance says do not clean the tooth; keep it moist and get dental help fast.

  1. Scouting America: Dentistry www.scouting.org/merit-badges/dentistry
    Don’t clean the tooth
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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