If your tooth is knocked out:

• Try to find the tooth
• Call the surgery to arrange an emergency appointment
• Remove any dirt or debris from the tooth by rinsing gently
• To avoid damaging the socket, don't try to replace the tooth in the gum
• Keep the clean tooth in the inside of your cheek - or wrap it a clean cloth and store it in a container filled with milk
• A tooth can be re-implanted within half an hour of the injury - so go to the surgery as soon as possible

If your tooth is pushed inwards or pulled outwards:

• Call the surgery to arrange an emergency appointment
• Gently reposition the tooth with your finger - but don't force it back into the socket
• Use a moist tissue, or gauze, to gently hold the tooth in place
• A tooth can be re-implanted within half an hour of the injury - so go to the surgery as soon as possible

If your tooth is broken:

• Call the surgery to arrange an emergency appointment
• It's crucial that your dentist assesses the damage and decides on an appropriate treatment within half an hour of the injury - so go to the surgery as soon as possible
• Minor fractures can be repaired using a sandpaper disc or a composite restoration
• Moderate fractures can be restored with a crown
• Severe fractures can't always be restored but they can be replaced by an artificial tooth

If your mouth, cheeks, lips or tongue are injured:

• Clean the wound immediately
• If your tongue is bleeding, gently pull it forward and use gauze to place pressure on the wound
• Go to hospital for treatment as soon as possible.