First aid for dental injuries

Dental injuries are common, for example in falls, during games and when cycling. Quick and correct first aid can save a knocked-out permanent tooth. This guide explains what to do during the first hour.

You will need

• Milk or saline solution
• Clean gauze or a tissue
• A cold pack
• The number of your wellbeing services county's emergency dental care or 116117

Steps

1. Check for other injuries

   If the injured person has lost consciousness, is vomiting or has a severe headache, it may be a head injury. In that case, call 112 before dealing with the teeth.

2. Stop the bleeding

3. Find the knocked-out tooth

4. Rinse gently

5. Put a permanent tooth back in place

6. Store the tooth correctly

7. Get treatment immediately

8. Deal with chipped and loose teeth

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