A 22-year-old man calls the ED from a local bar stating that he was punched in the face ten minutes ago and is holding his front incisor tooth in his hand. He wants to know what the best way to preserve the tooth is. Which of the following is the most appropriate advice to give the caller?
a. Place the tooth in a napkin and bring it to the Emergency Department
b. Place the tooth in a glass of water and bring it to the Emergency Department
c. Place the tooth in a glass of beer and bring it to the Emergency Department
d. Pour some water over the tooth and place it immediately back into the socket
e. Place the tooth in a glass of milk and bring it to the Emergency Department
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