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Tooth accidents happen — at the playground, in the car, at the dinner table. These guides explain in plain language what each kind of dental emergency is and who can help, so a worrying moment feels a little less confusing.
If something is happening right now: contact your dentist, your child’s doctor, or your local emergency services. This page is for learning and does not replace that call.
Ten guides to tooth accidents and urgent mouth problems. Pick the one that matches what happened.
What to know if a grown-up tooth comes all the way out.
Baby teeth and grown-up teeth are not handled the same way.
When a piece of a tooth breaks off after a bump or a fall.
A tooth that has been pushed sideways, forward or back.
A tooth that has been driven up into the gum.
Puffiness in the cheek, lip or face, and why it matters.
What a dental infection is, and why it needs a dentist.
Cuts and bumps to the soft parts of the mouth.
Bleeding in the mouth after a knock, a fall or dental treatment.
Who to contact about an urgent dental problem, and how quickly.
Not sure which guide you need?
These guides are being written and reviewed by a pediatric dentist. Check back soon — new pages are added regularly.
This website is for education only and does not replace care from your dentist, physician, or emergency services.