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A KEY QUESTION
Act immediately. A tooth put back successfully still needs emergency dental assessment.
Get emergency help now
In England, call NHS 111 if you cannot access an emergency dentist. NHS guidance says care should be offered within one hour or as soon as possible. That is not a safe waiting period or a guarantee of availability.
Major facial injury or head-injury symptoms also need emergency medical care. Use 999 or A&E in the UK, or local emergency services elsewhere. Tell them about the tooth. WhatsApp is not an emergency service.
Hold the white part
Pick up the tooth by the crown, the white part normally above the gum. Avoid touching the root. If it is dirty, rinse it gently in milk, saline or saliva. If someone is helping, ask them to contact the dentist.
Replace it gently or keep it moist
For a permanent tooth, try putting it back into the socket. If it slips in easily, bite gently on a clean cloth to hold it while going to the dentist. Do not force it.
If you cannot reinsert it, put it in milk or saliva spat into a container and take it with you immediately. Never reinsert a baby tooth. If unsure which kind it is, get urgent professional guidance.
Tell the dentist what happened
Give the time of the injury, how long the tooth was out and how it was stored. Mention other injuries, damaged teeth, a changed bite and relevant medical history. Do not delay attendance for records or photographs.
What the dentist checks
The dentist checks the tooth’s position and the wider injury. X-rays and a splint attached to neighbouring teeth may be needed. A tooth staying in place does not guarantee that it will heal successfully.
Follow-up care
Ask for written cleaning and eating instructions, a review date and advice about any splint. Check who to contact if symptoms change or the tooth moves. If treated away from home, request a summary for your usual dentist.
Read the related guidance
Keep the wider treatment plan in view while comparing these options.
Questions for a clinical assessment
Seek the local care described above first. When you speak with the clinician, these questions may help you understand the plan.
- Will I receive my treatment records and written care instructions?
- Who should I contact after returning home, and how will reviews be arranged?
Common questions
For future treatment planning, after appropriate clinical care: Compare starting prices in GBP, including zirconia crowns from £160. Your dentist confirms suitability and the full written quote.
About this information
Published by Best Smile Turkey, a health-tourism intermediary. Your treating dentist is responsible for assessment, treatment and care.
Use this information to prepare questions for your dentist. An examination is needed to advise on treatment. Photographs, models and previews cannot establish suitability or predict results.
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These checks cover only the stated claims, not the whole page or your individual care.
- NHS emergency dental access, the one-hour or as-soon-as-possible wording, and major injury warning signs. Checked .
- Holding the crown and gentle rinsing of a dirty tooth. Checked .
- Permanent-tooth first aid, milk or saliva storage and the baby-tooth exception. Checked .
Sources and further reading
- NHS: knocked-out tooth First aid for a permanent tooth, the baby-tooth exception and emergency dental care.
- NHS: emergency and urgent dental care Current urgent dental access routes, injury priorities and emergency warning signs.
- American Dental Association: dental emergencies Protecting an injured tooth and seeking timely professional care.
- NHS: dental treatments explained An overview of crowns, bridges, veneers, implants and other options.
- General Dental Council: going abroad for dental treatment Questions to ask about the treating provider, follow-up arrangements and concerns.
These resources offer general guidance; their publishers do not endorse Best Smile Turkey or the treating provider. Manufacturer links identify products or records, not independently compared outcomes. NHS funding information concerns UK care, not treatment costs in Turkey.
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