Emergency Dental Care After a Traumatic Accident

What to Do in a Dental Emergency:

For a Knocked-Out Tooth:

• Retrieve the tooth by holding the crown (the top part) and avoid touching the root.
• Rinse the tooth gently with water if it’s dirty, but do not scrub or remove any attached tissue.
• Try to reinsert the tooth into its socket, if possible. If that’s not an option, store the tooth in a container of milk or a tooth preservation product, contact lens saline (not the steriliser) is a good alternative.
• Seek immediate dental care — time is critical for saving the tooth.

For a Chipped or Broken Tooth:

• Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean the area.
• Apply a cold compress to your face to reduce swelling.
• Save any broken pieces of the tooth and bring them with you to the dentist.
• Schedule an emergency appointment as soon as possible.

For Jaw or Soft Tissue Injuries:

• Apply gentle pressure with gauze or a clean cloth to stop any bleeding.
• Use a cold compress to minimize swelling.
• Seek emergency medical care if the injury is severe.

If you’ve experienced a dental injury, don’t wait. Contact Dental off Chapel immediately or visit our practice. We’re here to help.