The 8 Most Common Dental Emergencies — And What to Do
Knocked-out tooth, severe pain, abscess, broken front tooth — how to respond in the critical first hour before you reach a dentist.
1. Knocked-out adult tooth
Pick it up by the crown, NOT the root. Rinse gently in milk or saline. Reimplant if you can, or store in milk. Reach us within 30 minutes — time is critical.
2. Severe toothache
Rinse with warm salt water. Floss to remove any trapped food. Take a routine painkiller. WhatsApp us for the next available slot — likely an infected pulp needing RCT.
3. Facial swelling / abscess
Call us immediately. If you have breathing/swallowing difficulty — go to hospital ER first.
4. Broken front tooth
Rinse mouth, save any large fragments in milk, and call us for a same-day slot. Composite bonding or a crown will restore it.
5. Lost crown or filling
Save the piece if possible. Avoid chewing on that side. Call for the next slot — temporary re-cementation is usually possible.
6. Uncontrolled bleeding after extraction
Bite firmly on a folded gauze for 30 min. If still bleeding, call us or reach a dental ER.
7. Broken orthodontic wire or bracket
Cover sharp ends with orthodontic wax. Book the next available orthodontic visit.
8. Jaw injury / suspected fracture
Head to hospital A&E — jaw fractures need immediate maxillofacial care.
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