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Chutti's Dental & Wellness Center

Advanced & urgent care · Pallikaranai, Chennai

Dental Injuries & Emergency Care

Falls, chips and knocked-out teeth happen. If your child has a dental injury or sudden toothache, WhatsApp us for a same-day appointment. The steps you take in the first few minutes can matter — here is what to do.

WhatsApp us for a same-day appointment.

For a chipped or knocked tooth, sudden toothache or another urgent dental problem, contact the clinic directly.

WhatsApp Us Call 95008 84242

When to contact us

When should I get in touch?

Common situations — not a diagnosis. We will advise after seeing your child.

  • A fall or knock has chipped, loosened or knocked out a tooth
  • A tooth has been pushed out of position
  • Sudden toothache, or pain that is getting worse

The visit

What happens at Chutti’s?

  1. 1

    WhatsApp or call for a same-day appointment

  2. 2

    We assess the injury

  3. 3

    We explain what has happened and what the options are

  4. 4

    Treatment is planned around your child’s specific situation

First aid & care

What to do, step by step

Calm, practical steps for the first few minutes, then WhatsApp or call us.

Dental trauma management

All ages

Assessment and treatment of injuries to the teeth, gums and jaw — from a small chip to a tooth knocked completely out. Treatment depends on the type of injury, which teeth are involved (baby or permanent), and how quickly the child is seen.

Why it matters
Dental injuries are more common than most parents expect, especially in the toddler and school years. Quick action — and knowing what to do in the first few minutes — can make a significant difference to the outcome.
What to expect
WhatsApp or call for a same-day appointment. We will assess the injury, explain what has happened and what the options are, and plan treatment based on the specific situation.

Knocked-out permanent tooth — first-aid steps

School age and older

  1. 1Pick up the tooth by the crown (the white part), not the root.
  2. 2Do not scrub or rinse the root.
  3. 3If the tooth is dirty, rinse it gently in milk or the child's saliva — not tap water.
  4. 4Store it in a small cup of cold milk or ask your child to hold it gently between the cheek and gum (only if they are calm and old enough not to swallow it).
  5. 5Come immediately — time is critical. WhatsApp or call on the way.
Why it matters
A permanent tooth knocked out completely can sometimes be replanted successfully if you act quickly and handle it correctly. Every minute matters.

Knocked-out baby tooth — first-aid steps

Toddlers and young children

A knocked-out baby tooth should not be put back into the socket — doing so can damage the adult tooth forming underneath. Keep the tooth, keep calm, and contact us.

  1. 1Do not put the tooth back in.
  2. 2Apply gentle pressure to the gum with a clean cloth if it is bleeding.
  3. 3Keep the tooth and bring it with you — the dentist will examine it.
  4. 4WhatsApp or call for a same-day appointment.

Chipped or broken tooth — first-aid steps

All ages

  1. 1Save the broken piece if you can find it.
  2. 2Rinse your child's mouth gently with water.
  3. 3Apply a cold compress to the outside of the face if there is swelling.
  4. 4WhatsApp or call for a same-day appointment.

Sudden toothache or dental pain

All ages

A toothache that comes on suddenly, or pain that is getting worse, needs to be seen. Do not wait for a routine appointment.

  1. 1Give age-appropriate pain relief (paracetamol or ibuprofen) as directed on the packaging.
  2. 2Do not place aspirin directly on the gum.
  3. 3WhatsApp or call for a same-day appointment.

Questions

What parents often ask

Yes — for dental injuries and sudden toothache, WhatsApp us for a same-day appointment. Same-day appointments are arranged through WhatsApp or by calling; the online booking form is for planned visits.
If it is a permanent tooth: pick it up by the crown (not the root), do not scrub it, store it in cold milk or the child's cheek, and come immediately. If it is a baby tooth: do not put it back in — apply gentle pressure if the gum is bleeding, and WhatsApp or call for a same-day appointment.

Related care

Need a same-day appointment?

WhatsApp us for a same-day appointment. Same-day appointments are arranged through WhatsApp or by calling.

For treatment costs, WhatsApp or call us — our team will give you an estimate after seeing your child.

WhatsApp Us Call 95008 84242
  • All days, 11 AM – 8 PMBy appointment
  • Pallikaranai, ChennaiNear DAV School, Pallikaranai
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