Dental Emergencies Don’t Wait – Neither Should You

A dental emergency can happen to anyone, at any time. Whether it’s a sports injury in Uhuru Park, a fall at home, or sudden severe pain, knowing what to do can save your tooth and reduce suffering.

Common Dental Emergencies

Knocked-Out Tooth (Avulsion)

Time is critical! A permanent tooth has the best chance if reimplanted within 30 minutes. What to do:

1. Find the tooth immediately

2. Hold by the crown (white part), never the root

3. Rinse gently with milk or saline if dirty

4. Try to reimplant the tooth in its socket

5. If reimplantation isn’t possible, store in milk

6. Get to a dentist immediatelyImportant: Baby teeth should NOT be reimplanted – but still see a dentist.

Severe Toothache

Sudden, intense tooth pain often indicates infection or damage.Immediate relief:

1. Rinse with warm salt water

2. Floss to remove trapped food

3. Apply cold compress to cheek

4. Take over-the-counter pain relief

5. Contact your dentist immediatelyWarning signs requiring urgent care:

• Swelling of face or gums
• Fever
• Difficulty swallowing or breathing
• Pus or drainage

Broken or Chipped Tooth

What to do:

1. Rinse mouth with warm water

2. Apply gauze to bleeding areas

3. Use cold compress on cheek

4. Save any tooth fragments

5. Cover sharp edges with dental wax or sugar-free gum

Lost Filling or Crown

What to do:

1. Keep the crown if found

2. Apply clove oil for pain

3. Use temporary dental cement (available at pharmacies)

4. Avoid chewing on that side

5. See dentist as soon as possible

Dental Abscess

A dental abscess is a serious infection that requires immediate treatment.Symptoms:

• Severe, throbbing pain
• Swelling in face or cheek
• Fever
• Bad taste in mouth
• Swollen lymph nodes

This is a medical emergency. Seek treatment immediately.

Emergency Dental Care in Nairobi

At Twinkle Family Dental Care, we understand emergencies don’t follow office hours.Our emergency services include:

• Same-day emergency appointments
• After-hours emergency line
• Weekend availability for urgent cases
• Comprehensive emergency treatment

Emergency Contact: +254 712 345 678

Preventing Dental Emergencies

For Active Families

• Wear mouthguards during sports
• Avoid chewing ice and hard candies
• Don’t use teeth as tools
• Supervise young children during play

For Everyone

• Maintain regular dental checkups
• Address small problems before they become emergencies
• Keep emergency dental supplies at home

Home Dental Emergency Kit

Keep these items handy:

• Dentist’s emergency contact number
• Over-the-counter pain medication
• Sterile gauze pads
• Small container with lid (for knocked-out teeth)
• Dental wax
• Clove oil
• Ice pack

When to Go to the Hospital

Visit a hospital emergency room if you experience:

• Uncontrolled bleeding
• Facial swelling affecting breathing
• High fever with dental symptoms
• Trauma to jaw or face
• Signs of spreading infection

Save Our Emergency Number

Don’t wait until an emergency strikes. Save Twinkle Family Dental Care’s emergency number in your phone now. Your family dental clinic in Nairobi is here when you need us most.