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Would you know what to do when faced with a dental emergency? The first and most important step is to get yourself to the dentist’s office as fast as possible. The chances of saving your tooth, especially when a tooth becomes chipped, broken, or comes out, depends on how quickly you get to the dentist. If you get to the dentist within the hour, your injured tooth may be saved, even placed back into the socket straight away. If you can, you should save the fragment or whole tooth and put it in a small container of milk or salt water to preserve it while you get to the dentist. Take care not to disturb any tissue fragments that are still attached to the tooth. If you are suffering from toothaches, try rinsing your mouth with warm water and gently floss the troubled tooth in order to remove any food particles that may be stuck there causing discomfort. If you are experiencing swelling, a cold compress could ease the inflammation as you wait to see the dentist. Do not attempt any treatment at home that could harm your gums or cause further trauma to your mouth. There is no reason to panic in a dental emergency so get in touch with your dentist in the City of London as quickly as possible.