⚠️ MEDICAL WARNING These are temporary first-aid steps. Always seek dental care.

Call 000 or go to the ER immediately if there is:

• Heavy bleeding
• Unconsciousness or signs of concussion
• Trouble breathing or swallowing
• High fever

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🦷 Dental Trauma

Knocked Out Adult Tooth (Permanent Tooth Avulsion)

Time is critical. Act immediately.

• Handle with care: Pick up by the crown only (the white part). Avoid touching the root.
• Clean gently: If dirty, rinse gently in milk or saline. Do not scrub.
• Reinsert: Put the tooth back in the socket if possible.
• Store safely: If you cannot reinsert it, store it in milk, saline, or inside the cheek.
• ACTION: See a dentist IMMEDIATELY.

Knocked Out Baby Tooth (Deciduous Avulsion)

• DO NOT reinsert baby teeth.
• Locate the tooth: Ensure it is truly missing and hasn’t been pushed up into the gum, swallowed, or aspirated.
• Clean: Gently rinse the mouth with water (or salt water).
• Comfort: Apply a cold compress to the face; use soft foods and appropriate pain relief.
• ACTION: See a dentist SAME DAY (ideally) for assessment and to check for hidden damage.

Tooth Moved Out of Position

• Pushed In (Intrusion): Do not pull it. Place gauze or a napkin between the upper and lower teeth.
  • ACTION: See a dentist IMMEDIATELY.
• Moved (Forward, Backward, Sideways): Gently reposition if possible. Place gauze/napkin between teeth to hold in place.
  • ACTION: See a dentist SAME DAY.

Chipped, Cracked, or Broken Teeth

• Rinse: Rinse mouth with water.
• Save pieces: If possible, save fragments in milk or saliva.
• Protect: Cover sharp edges with sugar-free gum to protect soft tissues.
• Manage pain: Use pain relief as required.
• ACTION: See a dentist PROMPTLY.

Soft Tissue Injury (Cut Lip, Cheek, Bitten Tongue)

• Clean: Rinse with salty water.
• Stop bleeding: Apply pressure with gauze for 10–15 minutes.
• Soothe: Use a cold compress and pain relief as required.
• ACTION: See a dentist PROMPTLY.

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🚨 Other Dental Emergencies

Severe Toothaches (Decay, Crack, Infection)

• Rinse: Use warm salty water.
• Soothe: Apply cold compress or ice packs to the outside of the face.
• Pain Relief: Use Over-the-Counter (OTC) medication as needed.
• Avoid: Extreme temperatures (hot/cold/sweet) and placing aspirin directly on gums.
• ACTION: See a dentist PROMPTLY.

Lost Filling or Crown

• Protect: If painful, avoid chewing on that side.
• Save it: Store the crown safely.
• Clean: Rinse gently.
• ACTION: See a dentist PROMPTLY.

Facial Swelling

• Soothe: Use a cold compress.
• Manage pain: Use pain relief (OTC) if needed.
• CRITICAL: Seek emergency medical care if swelling affects breathing, swallowing, eyesight, or is accompanied by fever.
• ACTION: See a dentist PROMPTLY if breathing is normal.

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🛡️ Prevention & Preparation

Any dental emergency can be stressful. Prevention is key, but being prepared is just as important.

Top Prevention Tips:

• Wear custom-made mouthguards for sports.
• Maintain regular check-ups.
• Keep a dental emergency kit handy.

What’s in a Dental Emergency Kit?

• Gauze & Dental Wax
• Salt & small container (for tooth storage)
• Pain relief medication
• Emergency numbers (Hospital, Ambulance, Dentist)

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Need Emergency Care?

Our large team of dentists has extensive experience in treating dental emergencies.

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Opening Hours:

• Mon – Thurs: 8:00am – 7:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
• Saturday: 8:15am – 12:00pm

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[Information aligns with the 2020 International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT) Guidelines.]