Dental Emergencies

Equipping you with instructions and knowledge to give you the best chances of saving a tooth that has been knocked out or chipped.
01.
Find the tooth or tooth fragment

As we may be able to save the tooth

02.
Replant or Place in milk

Follow the instructions below about replanting

03.
See the dentist as soon as possible

The longer you leave it the chances of tooth survival decrease

What to do if my tooth falls out or is knocked out, Dental Emergency
Happy Dentists

Emergency: tooth has fallen out

Relevant Knowledge and Instructions

If the child shows any of the following after the head injury ; a seizure, vomiting, loss of consciousness, abnormal eye movements, or coordination problems take the child to the emergency department at the local hospital first to get the all clear from the doctors. A head injury is more important to deal with than a tooth.

Important Information

Please Read Before Downloading And/Or Printing:

These instruction sheets are designed by Happy Dentists to be quick summaries highlighting some of the key points that we believe to be important. They are to be used in conjunction with the instructions given by your dentist at your appointment.

Download PDF Version

Have available ready for an emergency

Printable Version

Print off and place around the house ready for an emergency

Happy Dentists

Emergency: tooth has been chipped

Relevant Knowledge and Instructions

If the child shows any of the following after the head injury; a seizure, vomiting, loss of consciousness, abnormal eye movements, or coordination problems take the child to the emergency department at the local hospital first to get the all clear from the doctors. A head injury is more important to deal with than a tooth.

Important Information

Please Read Before Downloading And/Or Printing:

These instruction sheets are designed by Happy Dentists to be quick summaries highlighting some of the key points that we believe to be important. They are to be used in conjunction with the instructions given by your dentist at your appointment.

Download PDF Version

Have available ready for an emergency

Printable Version

Print off and place around the house ready for an emergency

What to do if you chipped a tooth, Dental emergency