Emergency dentist in Ahmedabad for a broken, knocked-out or painful tooth

Knocked-out adult tooth: act within 60 minutes

1. 1

   Pick it up by the white top, never the root

   The root carries living cells that help the tooth reattach. Don't touch, wipe or scrub it.

2. 2

   If it's dirty, rinse it for about 10 seconds

   Use milk, saline or cold running water. No soap, alcohol or antiseptic.

3. 3

   Put it back in the socket if you can

   Face it the right way round and bite gently on a clean handkerchief to hold it.

4. 4

   If not, keep it in milk

   Cold milk keeps the root alive for a while. Never wrap it in a dry tissue or store it in plain water.

5. 5

   Call and come in straight away

   Call +91 97370 97666. Don't wait until the next day.

A knocked-out baby tooth should not be put back in, as it can damage the adult tooth growing underneath. Keep it, control the bleeding, and see a dentist the same day.

Broken or chipped tooth

• Keep the broken piece in milk or water. It can often be bonded back on.
• A pink or red dot on the broken surface means the nerve is exposed and needs same-day care.
• Rinse with warm water and hold a cold pack on the lip for swelling.
• Even a small, painless chip should be checked within a day or two.

Tooth pushed out of place or loose after a fall

Don't try to force it back yourself. A tooth knocked sideways or pushed into the gum can usually be moved back into place by a dentist under numbing, ideally the same day, and held with a small splint while it heals. Dr. Bhavya's award-winning paper at the 2025 ACDEG state conference was on exactly this kind of injury.

Severe toothache or swelling

Throbbing pain, a swollen face or a pimple on the gum usually means an infection inside the tooth. It won't heal on its own, but a root canal can usually stop the pain and save the tooth.

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