Dental Avulsion

What to do if your tooth is knocked out

If you or someone you know has had a tooth avulsion injury, here’s what to do straight away:

• Find the tooth –  pick it up by the crown (the white part), not the root.
• Don’t scrub it – if it’s dirty, rinse it gently with milk, saliva or saline.
• Try to reinsert it – if you can, gently push the tooth back into the socket and bite down on a clean cloth.
• Keep it moist – if you can’t reinsert, store it in milk or hold it inside your cheek.
• Get to us ASAP – the sooner we see you, the higher the chance of saving the tooth.

What happens at your emergency appointment

When you arrive at Smile Stories, here’s how we’ll help:

• Quick chat + reassurance – you’ll explain what happened, and we’ll get straight to work.

• Check the injury – we’ll gently examine your mouth, gums, and jaw to see the full extent of the trauma.

• 3D scans or X-rays if needed – these show us whether the socket or surrounding bone has been damaged.

• Reimplant the tooth (if possible) – if the tooth can be saved, we’ll reposition it and stabilise it with a splint.
• Pain relief + aftercare plan – whether we replant or replace the tooth, you’ll leave with a clear plan for what’s next.

What if the tooth can’t be saved?

Sometimes, despite our best efforts, a knocked-out tooth can’t be reimplanted. But that doesn’t mean your smile has to suffer. We’ll talk you through replacement options such as:

Dental implants – a permanent, natural-looking solution.

Bridges – fixed replacements that blend seamlessly with your other teeth.

Dentures – quick, cost-effective replacements if you’ve lost multiple teeth.

Whatever route you choose, we’ll make sure your smile looks and feels amazing again.

Why choose Smile Stories for dental avulsion treatment?

Same-day emergency appointments –  because avulsions can’t wait.

Advanced tech – 3D dental scans let us see the damage clearly and plan the safest treatment.

Experienced team – we’ve treated plenty of tooth avulsion injuries and know the best way to handle them.

Friendly, supportive care – no judgment, no scary atmosphere, just people who care.

Flexible options –  from replanting to replacing, we’ll find the right solution for you.