What to Do When Dental Emergencies Strike
Dental emergencies can happen at any time and often cause significant pain and anxiety.
Knowing how to handle these situations can make all the difference until you can reach our clinic.
Here’s your guide to managing common dental emergencies at home.
⚠️ Important: These are temporary measures only. Always contact your dentist immediately for proper treatment.
Emergency Contact: +91-8875755666
Common Dental Emergencies & First Aid
1. Severe Toothache
What to do:
- Rinse your mouth with warm water
- Gently floss around the affected tooth to remove any trapped food
- Take over-the-counter pain relief (follow package instructions)
- Apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek for 15-20 minutes
- Avoid placing aspirin directly on the tooth or gum
When to seek immediate care:
- Pain is severe and doesn’t respond to medication
- Swelling of face or gums
- Fever accompanying the pain
2. Knocked-Out Tooth (Avulsed Tooth)
What to do immediately:
- Handle the tooth by the crown (top), never the root
- Rinse gently with water if dirty (don’t scrub or remove tissue)
- Try to place the tooth back in its socket gently
- If that’s not possible, store in milk or saliva
- Get to our clinic within 30 minutes for best chance of saving the tooth
Important: Time is critical – contact us immediately!
3. Broken or Chipped Tooth
What to do:
- Save any broken pieces if possible
- Rinse your mouth with warm water
- Apply gauze to any bleeding areas for 10 minutes
- Use a cold compress on the outside of your face to reduce swelling
- Cover sharp edges with dental wax or sugar-free gum temporarily
Avoid: Chewing on the affected side
4. Lost Filling or Crown
What to do:
- Keep the crown or filling if you can find it
- Clean the affected area gently
- Apply clove oil to the tooth with a cotton swab for pain relief
- Temporarily cover the area with dental cement (available at pharmacies)
- For crowns: try to slip it back over the tooth with toothpaste as temporary cement
Don’t: Use super glue or permanent adhesives
5. Abscess or Severe Gum Swelling
What to do:
- Rinse with warm salt water several times a day
- Take over-the-counter pain medication as directed
- Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling
- Avoid hot or cold foods and drinks
Seek immediate care if:
- You have difficulty swallowing
- Fever develops
- Swelling spreads to your face or neck
6. Bleeding After Tooth Extraction
What to do:
- Bite down on clean gauze for 30-45 minutes
- Avoid spitting, rinsing, or using straws
- Keep your head elevated when lying down
- Apply a cold compress to the outside of your face
- Avoid smoking and alcohol
Contact us if: Bleeding continues after several hours
7. Something Stuck Between Teeth
What to do:
- Try gentle flossing first
- Use a toothpick very carefully (don’t force it)
- Rinse with warm water
- Try an interdental brush if available
Never use: Sharp metal objects, pins, or excessive force
8. Jaw Injury or Possible Fracture
What to do:
- Apply a cold compress immediately
- Keep your jaw as still as possible
- Take over-the-counter pain relief
- Eat only soft foods or liquids
- Go to A&E if you suspect a fracture
Prevention Tips
How to Avoid Dental Emergencies:
- Wear a mouthguard during sports
- Don’t use your teeth as tools (opening bottles, cutting tape)
- Avoid chewing ice, hard sweets, or popcorn kernels
- Don’t ignore tooth pain – early treatment prevents emergencies
- Maintain regular dental check-ups
- Keep a dental first aid kit at home
Your Dental Emergency Kit
Keep these items handy:
- Dentist’s emergency contact number
- Over-the-counter pain relief
- Gauze pads
- Cold compress or ice pack
- Salt (for salt water rinses)
- Small container (for storing knocked-out teeth)
- Clove oil
When to Contact Care Dental Immediately
Call us right away if you experience:
- Severe, persistent pain
- Facial swelling
- Knocked-out or loosened teeth
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Signs of infection (fever, bad taste, swelling)
- Jaw injury
- Any dental trauma
CareDental Emergency Contact Information
Phone: +91-8875755666
Address: D-845, Amit Bharadwaj Marg, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur – 302017
After Hours: If you cannot reach us immediately, go to the nearest hospital emergency department for severe cases.
Remember: These are temporary solutions. Professional dental treatment is always necessary for proper care and to prevent complications.
Book a routine check-up today to prevent dental emergencies tomorrow.