Children knock teeth, chip teeth and get toothache, and a calm, quick response usually leads to a good outcome. The key difference is that baby teeth are handled differently from adult teeth, and any head injury comes first.
We match Enfield families with a vetted dentist who sees children for emergencies. Reassure your child, manage the immediate problem, and use the form on this page.
Knocked-out baby tooth
A knocked-out baby tooth is not put back, because re-implanting it can damage the adult tooth developing underneath. Control bleeding with gentle pressure on clean gauze, keep your child calm, and have them seen the same day so the area can be checked.
Child toothache at night
Night-time toothache in children is distressing for everyone. Give the correct childrens dose of paracetamol or ibuprofen for their age and weight, following the packet and NHS guidance, keep their head propped up, and arrange dental care promptly.
When a child's injury needs A&E
A dental injury that comes with a blow to the head needs medical assessment first. Watch for drowsiness, repeated vomiting, or confusion after a fall, and go to A&E or call 999 if any appear. The tooth can be dealt with once your child is medically safe.
Children: common questions
Related emergencies
This is a dental matching service, not a medical service
For genuine medical emergencies — uncontrolled bleeding, facial swelling spreading to your eye, throat or neck, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or feeling severely unwell — these are hospital problems and need IV antibiotics, not a dental appointment.