In a dental emergency, the first thing you should do is contact your dentist. If you don't have a dentist, you can find one by using online directories or calling a local dental society.
If you're in severe pain, you can take over-the-counter pain medication to relieve the discomfort. However, it's important to see a dentist as soon as possible to address the underlying problem.
If you have knocked out a tooth, it's important to try to find the tooth and to handle it carefully by the crown, not the root. You can rinse the tooth gently with water and try to re-insert it into the socket. If that's not possible, place the tooth in a container of milk or saliva and take it with you to the dentist.
In the case of a broken or cracked tooth, rinse your mouth with warm water and apply a cold compress to the outside of the mouth to reduce swelling.
In the case of a lost filling or crown, you can temporarily place a piece of sugarless gum in the cavity to help protect the tooth until you can see a dentist.
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