Dental emergency in Safdarjung Enclave: what to do first
Severe toothache, a knocked-out tooth, spreading swelling, uncontrolled bleeding or a dental injury may need urgent attention. Calling first helps the clinic assess the problem and prepare for your visit.
When to seek immediate medical care
Go to an emergency department immediately for serious facial injury, heavy bleeding that will not stop, loss of consciousness, or severe swelling that affects breathing, swallowing or vision. These signs can extend beyond routine dental care.
For severe pain, a growing swelling, a broken tooth, a lost restoration or post-treatment complications, contact a dentist urgently for advice.
If an adult tooth is knocked out
Hold the tooth by the crown—the visible white part—not the root. If dirty, rinse it gently without scrubbing. If it cannot be replaced easily, keep it in milk or saliva and obtain dental care as soon as possible.
Never put a knocked-out baby tooth back in the socket because it may damage the developing permanent tooth underneath.
What not to do
Do not place aspirin or caustic substances on the gum. Do not delay care because pain temporarily improves, and do not take antibiotics left over from another illness. A dentist needs to identify the cause before recommending treatment.