to jump off the swing when it was at its highest arc. after i landed on my face and broke off a portion of my front tooth, it seemed like less of a good idea! many types of injuries can result in a broken or loose tooth or a tooth that has completely come out of the gum. if this happens, push the tooth back into the socket as soon as possible. you can give your child a towel or a piece of gauze to bite down on to hold the tooth in place. if you have a piece of broken tooth, place it in a cup of milk. call 