When a tooth falls out, the best medium to transport to a dentists within two hours to save it, is the mouth. However, younger patients may not be able to do that. The ideal medium to transport such a tooth is the 'Hanks Balanced Salt Solution', an artificial medium containing the necessary chemicals and nutrients required by the cells. This medium is commercially available abroad and is marketed as "Save a Tooth" medium. However, it is not available easily at the site of the accident. It has been now proved that tender coconut water contains all the necessary nutrients, including minerals, vitamins and amino acids needed to sustain the life of the cells in the tooth till the time of treatment. Coconut water is easily available in our country, and, more importantly, it is a natural transport medium that is sterile and inexpensive. Once the tooth reaches the dentist, the dentist will replace it in its original position and splint it for a week or 10 days before starting restorative treatment. ...
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