Children’s Dental Trauma – Immediate Steps
Accidents happen. Here’s what to do right away and when to call us.
If a Tooth is Knocked Out
- Baby tooth: do not re-implant. Call us for advice.
- Adult tooth: handle by crown, rinse in milk, re-implant if possible or store in milk, and call immediately.
Chips, Cracks, Soft Tissue Cuts
- Apply pressure to stop bleeding
- Keep any tooth fragments
- Call us for an urgent visit
Book Urgent Care
FAQs – Children’s Trauma
Should I go to A&E?
Go to A&E for head injury, uncontrolled bleeding, or suspected facial fracture. Otherwise, call us.
Can fragments be used?
Sometimes—bring them in milk or saline.
Is pain relief safe?
Use age-appropriate doses. Avoid aspirin for children.