Cracked and Knockout of Tooth
Broken or knocked-out tooth: Knocking out a tooth is a medical emergency. If an adult tooth is knocked out, try putting it back in place and go to a dentist immediately. Don't try to re-insert a baby tooth – take your child to a dentist immediately. If you can't put an adult tooth back into position, place it in milk and contact your usual dental practice. You may be able to see a dentist straight away or you may be directed to an urgent care dental service. If you don’t have a regular dentist, phone the NHS 24 '111' service for advice on where to get urgent care. If the tooth is just chipped, you should make an appointment to see a dentist to fill the tooth or smooth it down. This isn't an emergency and can wait until the dental surgery is open. A knocked-out tooth If you knock out a tooth, you should: find the tooth hold it by the crown (the white bit that sticks out of the gum) lick the tooth clean if it's dirty, or rinse it in water put it back i...