It happens in an instant — biting into something hard, a fall, a sports impact, or even just weakened enamel giving way. You feel a sharp edge with your tongue and your stomach drops. Stay calm — most broken teeth can be fully restored.
Immediate Steps (Before You Reach Us)
- Rinse your mouth gently with warm water to clean the area.
- If there's bleeding, apply gentle pressure with gauze or a clean cloth for 10 minutes.
- Save any broken pieces — put them in milk or saliva (not water). We may be able to bond them back.
- If a tooth is knocked out completely: Hold it by the crown (not the root), rinse gently, and try to place it back in the socket. If you can't, keep it in milk. Time is critical — get to us within 30 minutes.
- Reduce swelling with an ice pack on the outside of your cheek.
- Avoid hard foods on the affected side.
- Over-the-counter pain relief (paracetamol, not aspirin — aspirin can increase bleeding).
What Your Dentist Can Do
- Minor chip: Bonding with tooth-coloured composite resin — done in one visit, looks completely natural.
- Moderate break: A dental crown (cap) to protect and restore the tooth's shape and strength.
- Crack reaching the nerve: Root canal treatment followed by a crown. The tooth is saved.
- Severe fracture below the gumline: Extraction may be needed, but the tooth can be replaced with an implant that looks and feels natural.
- Knocked-out tooth: If reimplanted within 30–60 minutes, there's a good chance of saving it.
Prevention Tips
Wear a mouthguard during sports (cricket, kabaddi, football). Don't use teeth to open bottles or tear packaging. Avoid chewing ice, hard candy, or unpopped popcorn kernels. If you grind your teeth at night, ask about a night guard.
Emergency? Call us immediately at +91 94443 79990. We accommodate dental emergencies as quickly as possible — often the same day. Save our number in your phone now, so you have it when you need it.
