If a permanent tooth has been knocked out

Stay calm...

• Reassure the child.
• If you are not the parent, contact the parents or carer.
• Arrange to take the child to a dentist immediately - ideally within 30 minutes
• If this isn’t possible - keep the tooth in milk or water.
• Do not touch the root of the tooth.
• Do not put the tooth into any antiseptic.
• It may be possible to carefully hold the tooth by the crown and gently replace the tooth into the hole.
• If it is a deciduous (baby tooth) - do not try and put the tooth back into the hole.  Put it into water or milk and take it with you and the child to the dentist.

Chipped, knocked or a broken tooth

See a dentist as soon as possible

Accident Prevention

To prevent teeth being knocked out when playing contact sports - wear a mouth guard made by your dentist just for you.

Bitten lip or tongue

Stay calm...

• Reassure the child.
• If you are not the parent, contact the parents or carer.
• Arrange to take the child to the dentist to check the mouth, and injured area.
• Wear gloves
• Stop or control the bleeding by applying direct pressure to the area with a clean cloth.
• If there is swelling apply a cold compress.
• If the bleeding doesn’t stop arrange to take the child to the nearest accident and emergency department in hospital.
• Always wear gloves if possible.
• If you haven’t got a dentist contact NHS direct – 0845 4647