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What to do with a broken tooth

Save the piece in milk or saliva if you can — it is not always reattachable, but it helps us see what was lost. Cover sharp edges with sugar-free gum as a temporary cushion only.

Front-tooth chips are often a same-day composite repair. Larger breaks, lost fillings or a tooth split down the root need a proper exam and usually a radiograph. Out-of-hours care for registered patients may be charged from £185.

Full options are on broken tooth repair and emergency dentist.

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Last reviewed: by Dr Kaveet Patel, Principal Dentist