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Accidental Damage To Teeth
First: DON’T PANIC!!!
Whatever has happened, we can sort it out.
Read these instructions, follow the advice and telephone the practice.
Adult Tooth Knocked out.
Find the tooth. Clean it gently with the patient’s saliva or running water but do not rub the root surface.
If you feel able to, then replace the tooth back into the socket, making sure it is facing the right way round. The patient should keep their mouth closed to keep it in position.
If you are unable to replace the tooth, then it should be placed in the patient’s mouth, in the cheek. It should not be moved around or sucked.
Contact the practice and see a dentist as soon as possible.
If there is bleeding to the surrounding gums or lips, then apply a pack (clean lint, cotton handkerchief etc) under pressure for 20 minutes.
Baby Tooth Knocked Out.
These should NOT be put back in the mouth, as they cannot be reset.
Please contact the practice for further advice and to arrange to be seen.
Tooth Fractured
If possible find the broken part of the tooth and bring it to the practice but do not worry if it is not to found easily.
Contact the practice and arrange to be seen.
The exposed surface of the tooth can be very sensitive to touch and temperature. If the patient wishes to drink before being seen, this can be done with the minimum of discomfort by using a straw to avoid contact with the sensitive tooth.
Tooth has been moved by blow.
Your dentist can often reposition these. Contact the practice for further advice and an appointment.
