Rinse your mouth with warm water and gently floss to remove any trapped food. Avoid placing aspirin directly on the tooth. If the pain persists, contact your dentist immediately for an emergency appointment.

Hold the tooth by the crown (not the root), rinse it gently if dirty, and try to place it back in the socket. If that’s not possible, keep it in milk or your own saliva and get to the dentist within 30 minutes for the best chance of saving it.

Only go to A&E if you have severe swelling affecting your breathing, difficulty swallowing, or heavy bleeding that won’t stop. For all other dental issues, contact your dentist or an emergency dental clinic.

Common dental emergencies include severe toothache, knocked-out or broken teeth, abscesses, lost fillings or crowns, and injuries to the gums or mouth causing pain or bleeding.

Maintain regular dental check-ups, wear a mouthguard during sports, avoid chewing hard objects, and seek treatment early for any dental discomfort.