A Knocked-Out Tooth
This is the most urgent dental emergency. An adult tooth may be saved if it is treated quickly. The sooner it is returned to its socket by you or a dentist, ideally within 30 to 60 minutes, the better the chance of saving it.
- Pick the tooth up by the crown, the white part. Never touch the root.
- If it is dirty, rinse it gently with milk or water for a few seconds. Don't scrub it.
- If you can, push it gently back into its socket and bite softly on a clean cloth to hold it there.
- If you can't, keep it moist in milk or inside your cheek. Never let it dry out, and don't wrap it in tissue.
- Get to a dentist straight away.
A Chipped Tooth
A small chip is rarely painful, but it still needs attention. Rinse your mouth with warm water and keep any piece you find.
Hold a cold compress to your cheek if your lip or gum is swollen. Book a visit soon. Many chips can be repaired very discreetly, and early treatment can help prevent further damage.
A Cracked Tooth
A crack is more serious than a chip, especially if it hurts when you bite or when you drink something hot or cold. Avoid chewing on that side and take ordinary pain relief if you need it.
See a dentist as soon as possible. An untreated crack can deepen and may eventually affect the nerve inside the tooth.
A Lost Crown
Keep the crown safe and bring it with you, since it can often be refitted. Never glue it back with household glue.
A temporary dental cement from the pharmacy can hold it in place for a day or two while you wait for your appointment.
When It Can't Wait
Severe pain, swelling in your face or jaw, a fever alongside toothache, or bleeding that won't stop are all signs of a problem that needs care the same day.
Call us on +355 69 210 7442 and we will see you as quickly as we can.
