EMERGENCY HELPLINE
If a tooth has been knocked out, how you handle it in the next few minutes can make the difference between saving it and losing it for good. Call us immediately, and we will see you the same day, from £35.
Typically Responded to within 24 hours
Not every missing tooth situation is the same. Here is how to recognise what you are dealing with and how urgently it needs treating.
This is the most time-sensitive dental emergency there is. Call us immediately, the next 30 to 60 minutes genuinely matter.
Even if it has not fully come out, a tooth that has been knocked loose or out of line needs urgent assessment to give it the best chance of recovery.
Persistent bleeding from where a tooth used to be needs prompt attention alongside the missing tooth itself.
If a tooth was lost a while ago, perhaps to decay or gum disease, this is no longer a same-hour emergency, but the gap should still be assessed soon to plan replacement options.
Gaps left by missing teeth can cause nearby teeth to drift or tilt over time, which is worth addressing before it affects your bite.
Missing teeth, particularly several together, can affect both function and confidence, and this is something we can help improve.
If your tooth has just been knocked out, please call us before reading further, then come straight in. Here is what happens next.
When you call, we will talk you through exactly how to handle and store the tooth on your way to us, since this genuinely affects whether it can be saved.
On arrival, we examine the socket and the tooth itself to assess whether replanting it is realistic.
If conditions allow, we reposition the tooth into the socket and splint it in place to support healing.
Where the tooth cannot be saved, or for teeth missing longer-term, we explain replacement options such as a bridge, denture, or implant, along with the cost.
We arrange the follow-up appointments needed to monitor healing or to move ahead with whichever replacement option you choose.
Call us straight away. While you are on your way to us, or waiting for us to call back, these steps give the tooth the best possible chance.
Hold it by the white biting surface, never the root, since touching the root can damage the delicate fibres needed for it to reattach.
If the tooth is dirty, rinse it briefly in milk or saline. Avoid scrubbing it or using soap, and never let it dry out.
If you can, gently push the tooth back into its socket facing the right way and bite down softly on a clean cloth to hold it in place.
If putting it back is not possible, place the tooth in a small container of milk, which helps keep the root surface alive on the way to us.
Time is the single biggest factor in whether a knocked-out tooth can be saved, so call us before doing anything else if you can.
If the injury also involves a cut that won’t stop bleeding, suspected jaw fracture, loss of consciousness, or a head injury, go to A&E or call 999 first, then contact us about the tooth as soon as you are able.
We are based in Cheadle and serve patients across south Manchester and Cheshire. If you are suffering from toothache in any of the following areas, we can see you — same or next day.
SK8 · Our home clinic
SK8 · 1.4 miles
SK9 · 3.4 miles
SK8 · 2.2 miles
SK9 · 5.9 miles
SK1–SK8 · 3.1 miles
M33 · 6.6 miles
1.7 miles · M20
Not sure if we cover your area? Call us on +4407789 696472 — if we can help, we will.
When you’re in pain, you need a dentist you can rely on. Here’s why hundreds of patients across Cheadle and south Manchester choose us for their dental emergencies.
We prioritise emergency appointments so you are never left in unnecessary pain. Same-day slots are often available.
Emergency appointments start from £35. We always confirm the cost before we begin — no hidden fees, ever.
You do not need to be registered with us. Any patient can book an emergency appointment — no referral required.
Emergency appointments are available outside standard hours including evenings and weekends.
Our team handles all types of dental emergencies quickly and calmly, with your comfort as the priority throughout.
Proud members of the British Dental Association, committed to the highest standards of patient care and safety.
Here are the questions we are asked most often about knocked-out and missing teeth in Cheadle.
The best outcomes come from replanting a tooth within 30 to 60 minutes of it coming out, though it is still sometimes possible after this. Every minute matters, which is why calling us immediately, before you do anything else, gives the tooth the best chance.
No. Baby teeth are not usually replanted, since doing so can risk damaging the permanent tooth developing underneath. If your child has lost a baby tooth in an accident, please still call us so we can check there is no other damage.
If the tooth cannot be found, come in as soon as possible anyway so we can check the socket and surrounding teeth and gums for any other injury, and discuss replacement options for the missing tooth.
Yes, this matters a lot. The root is covered in delicate fibres that help the tooth reattach to the bone. Touching, scrubbing, or letting them dry out can damage these fibres and significantly reduce the chance of a successful replant.
There are several reliable ways to replace a missing tooth, including a dental implant, a bridge anchored to neighbouring teeth, or a removable denture. We will talk through which suits your situation, budget, and the rest of your mouth best.
Not in the same time-critical sense as a knocked-out tooth, but it is still worth having assessed. Long-standing gaps can let neighbouring teeth shift out of position over time, which can make replacement more complicated the longer it is left.
Yes, often more than people expect. Neighbouring teeth can gradually tilt into the gap, and the opposing tooth can over-erupt, since it no longer meets resistance when biting. This can shift your bite over time, which is one reason we recommend addressing gaps reasonably promptly.
Our Cheadle emergency dental team is ready to help. Appointments available within 24 hours for patients in Cheadle, Gatley, Bramhall, Handforth, Didsbury, Hale and Hazel Grove.
Appointments from £35 · New patients welcome · 7 days a week · No walk-ins — booking only