Emergencies

Take painkillers regularly to help relieve the pain. You can use paracetamol or ibuprofen, but please remember to follow the instructions on the packet.

Insert a temporary shop-bought dental filling material into the cavity and contact your dentist as soon as possible.

If your crown is broken or lost we would recommend that you contact your dentist at your earliest convenience. 

We will be much more likely to save the tooth if you see us quickly, so call us as soon as you can. 

Hold the tooth carefully by the crown (the part that would normally be visible in your mouth) and rinse gently with water, being careful not to scrub or remove any little bits of tissue. 

Try to put the tooth back in position, making sure it is the right way round. If this is not possible, then place it in some milk (or water containing a pinch of salt). 

Rinse your mouth with warm, salty water and apply a cold compress to ease any swelling. If you experience intense pain and swelling, accompanied by flu-like symptoms, you should contact your dentist straight away.