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Broken Tooth in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi
A chipped, cracked or broken tooth can usually be repaired, and what you do in the first hour can make a difference. At Orion Dental Clinic, a dentist in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), South Delhi, this page explains what to do with a broken piece or a knocked-out tooth, how dentists repair teeth, what the research says about cracked teeth, and when to call us straight away, in plain language.
Care is planned by Dr Anupam Sinha (BDS, MDS) and Dr Natalia DeSilva (BDS, MDS). If a tooth has been knocked out, call us now. Ask as many questions as you need.
- Put a broken-off piece of tooth in milk or saliva and take it to the dentist, who may be able to glue it back on 1
- Keep the piece
- A knocked-out adult tooth needs a dentist as soon as possible, and you should ask for an emergency appointment even if you cannot find it 2
- Act fast
- A small chip can be smoothed or built up with a tooth-coloured filling, and larger breaks may need a crown or root canal treatment 1
- Chip or break
- Crown fractures and luxations are the most common injuries to adult teeth, according to the international trauma guideline 3
- Most common
These statements come from NHS patient information, an international guideline and a systematic review, listed at the end of the page. Your dentist will explain what applies to your own tooth.
Medically reviewed by Dr Anupam Sinha, BDS, MDS - Orthodontics, .
Quick answer
A broken tooth at Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi is examined, X-rayed and repaired with bonding, a filling, a crown or root canal treatment as needed. Dr Anupam Sinha and Dr Natalia DeSilva plan it. Keep any broken piece in milk or saliva, and call at once if a tooth has been knocked out.
01 Overview
What should you do about a broken tooth in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
The NHS says that if you or your child has chipped, cracked or broken a tooth, you should see a dentist, and it describes this as non-urgent. If a piece of tooth has broken off, keep it in milk or saliva and take it to the dentist, who may be able to glue it back on.1 A family doctor can advise on pain relief but cannot repair the tooth, so see a dentist.1
Depending on the damage, the dentist may glue the fragment back on, place a filling or a crown, which is a cap that covers the broken tooth, or perform root canal treatment if the nerve is exposed.1 The international trauma guideline says crown fractures and luxations are the most common of all dental injuries to adult teeth, and that proper diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up matter for a good outcome.3
A tooth that has been knocked out is different, and it is an emergency. Our page on dental crowns explains how a broken tooth can be covered, and our page on root canal treatment explains how an exposed nerve is dealt with.
Most broken teeth can be repaired, and a knocked-out tooth should be treated as an emergency.
02 Candidacy
When should you see a dentist for a broken tooth in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
The NHS describes a chipped, cracked or broken tooth as non-urgent, and a knocked-out tooth as needing prompt care.12
Book a visit soon if
Call us at once if
- An adult tooth has been knocked out, which needs a dentist as soon as possible.2
- A tooth is badly broken and the nerve may be showing.1
- A tooth has been pushed out of position or is loose after a blow.3
- There is swelling that spreads across the face or neck, or trouble breathing or swallowing, which needs a hospital emergency department.
A chip can wait for a booked visit, but a knocked-out tooth cannot.
03 Options
Which broken tooth repairs are there in Greater Kailash 1?
The repair depends on how much of the tooth is missing and whether the nerve is involved.
Gluing the piece back or bonding a chipped tooth
If the broken piece has been kept in milk or saliva, the dentist may be able to glue it back on.1 A small chip can be smoothed or built up with a tooth-coloured filling.
Keep the piece 1
If a tooth is lost, the NHS lists a temporary denture, a bridge or an implant as the later options.2
| Glue or bond | Filling or crown | Root canal treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Used for | A small chip or a kept fragment 1 | A larger break 1 | A break that exposes the nerve 1 |
| What the research found | Not studied in the sources used | Crowns improved survival of root-treated cracked teeth 4 | At least 75.8% survival of treated cracked teeth 4 |
| Main limit | Only works if enough tooth is left | The crack may continue under the repair | Needs enough sound tooth left 5 |
The smallest repair that protects the tooth is the one to choose, and the dentist should say why.
04 Procedure
How is a broken tooth examined and repaired, step by step?
Every case is individual, so your steps may differ. This is the usual order.
The dentist works out how deep the damage goes before choosing the repair.
Questions about the broken tooth
The dentist asks how and when the tooth broke, whether you have the piece, and about pain, bleeding, medicines, allergies and any other injury to the head or face.
Examining the tooth and mouth
The dentist looks at the tooth, the gum and the other teeth, tests how the tooth responds, and checks whether it is loose or out of position.3
X-rays of the broken tooth
X-rays show how deep the break goes and whether the root or the bone is injured. A hairline crack may not show on an X-ray.
Easing the pain and protecting the tooth
A temporary covering or a bonded repair protects the tooth, and local anaesthetic is used if the tooth is painful.
Agreeing the repair
You talk through gluing, a filling, a crown or root canal treatment, and what each involves.1
Repairing the tooth
The tooth is repaired as agreed. A badly broken tooth may need root canal treatment first, then a crown.14
Follow-up
A check shows whether the tooth has settled, and for an injury the guideline stresses follow-up.3
05 Aftercare
First aid for a broken or knocked-out tooth in Greater Kailash 1
These are the NHS first aid steps. Call us as soon as you can, because they do not replace a dentist.12
A broken piece
Keep the piece in milk or saliva and take it to the dentist, who may be able to glue it back on.1
A knocked-out adult tooth
Hold the tooth by the crown, the white part, and not the root. If it is dirty, rinse it gently in milk, saline or saliva. Try to put it back into the socket, and if it goes in easily, bite gently on a clean cloth to hold it.2
If it will not go back
Keep the tooth in milk or saliva, and ask for an emergency dentist appointment even if you cannot find the tooth.2
A knocked-out baby tooth
Never put a baby tooth back in, because it can damage the adult tooth growing underneath.2
When to call us
Call the clinic on 098115 01995 now if an adult tooth has been knocked out, if a tooth is badly broken, or if a tooth is loose or out of position after a blow. If there is swelling that spreads across your face or neck, trouble breathing or swallowing, or a head injury with drowsiness or vomiting, call 112 or go to a hospital emergency department.
Keep the tooth or piece in milk or saliva, and call us as soon as you can.
06 Limits and risks
When is a broken tooth harder to repair?
Most broken teeth can be repaired, but some are harder. These are situations where the outlook is less certain:
- A crack that runs below the gum or into the root.
- A tooth that is also loose or displaced.
- A tooth with too little sound tooth left to hold a filling or a crown.
- A tooth knocked out and kept dry for a long time.
- A tooth already weakened by large fillings or earlier root canal treatment.
In these cases the tooth may need root canal treatment, splinting, or removal and replacement.
Risks and complications
The evidence is observational. The review of root-treated cracked teeth included six observational studies with a moderate risk of bias, and survival was at least 75.8%, and in some studies every tooth survived.4
Guidelines rest partly on consensus. The trauma guideline says that where published data were not conclusive, recommendations were based on the working group's consensus, and it cannot promise a good outcome.3
Repairs can fail. A repaired tooth can chip again, and a cracked tooth can split further, so follow-up matters.34
A knocked-out tooth may not survive. The NHS says a dentist may reinsert and splint the tooth, then arrange follow-up for further treatment such as root canal treatment, and if the tooth cannot be saved, a bridge or an implant may be options.2
A good dentist tells you what the repair can and cannot do, and what to watch for afterwards.
07 Your visit
What happens at your broken tooth appointment?
At your visit, a dentist at Orion Dental Clinic asks how the tooth broke, whether you have the piece, and about pain, bleeding and any other injury. You are asked about your health, medicines and allergies.
The dentist examines the tooth and the teeth around it and takes X-rays. You then talk through the repair options, what each involves, how long it takes and what the risks are, and nothing is done until you agree.
The visit is for finding out how deep the break goes and agreeing the simplest sound repair.
08 Why this clinic
Why choose Orion Dental Clinic for a broken tooth in Greater Kailash 1?
You meet the doctors who repair your tooth, and you can ask them whether it can be saved.
Dr Natalia DeSilva
BDS, MDS - Oral Medicine and Radiology
- Delhi State Dental Council registration number A 11417 (2013), and Karnataka State Dental Council A-13203 (2003).
Doctors you can ask
Dr Anupam Sinha and Dr Natalia DeSilva see patients with broken teeth, and patients mention both in their reviews.
Imaging on site
Imaging is available at the clinic, so the X-rays used to see how deep a break goes can be taken there.
Repair and replacement together
Crowns, root canal treatment and, if a tooth is lost, bridges or implants can be planned at the same clinic.
Ask how deep the break goes and what the simplest repair would be.
09 Reviews
Patient reviews of Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1
“Needed some tooth filling and stuffed chiped tooth from falling and training was done pretty well it's feeling pretty natural”
“Excellent experience from start to finish. The doctor is very careful and precise, with clear depth of knowledge and experience. I was made to feel completely comfortable, and the entire procedure was explained to me step by step as it was happening. The follow-up afterward was great too. Highly recommend.”
“I love the hospitality and line of explaination and treatment. They are really good and I highly recommend them. Dr Natalia and her team is fabulous”
10 Visit us
Broken tooth dentist in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), Delhi: location and hours
Mon to Sat, 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
Orion Dental Clinic Basement, E 75, Greater Kailash-1,Greater Kailash Enclave I
New Delhi, Delhi 110048
098115 01995
| Monday to Saturday | 9:30 am to 8:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Sunday | Closed |
If you are looking for a dentist for a broken tooth in Greater Kailash or nearby, Orion Dental Clinic is in the basement of E 75, Greater Kailash Enclave 1 (GK 1), opposite Anubhav Play School, with the entrance at Gate 1, so call or message us on WhatsApp to book an appointment and use the map for directions. More about the clinic: dentist in Greater Kailash.
11 Travelling patients
Visiting Delhi with a broken tooth?
If you break a tooth while you are visiting Delhi, call us and tell us what has happened. Keep any broken piece in milk or saliva,1 and ask for an emergency appointment at once if an adult tooth has been knocked out.2 We can examine the tooth, take X-rays, repair it and give you written advice and your images to take home.
You can read about how dental tourism in Delhi works.
Call as soon as a tooth breaks, and do not wait until you are home.
12 Questions
Chipped tooth in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi: questions patients ask
What should I do if I chip a tooth?
See a dentist. The NHS describes a chipped, cracked or broken tooth as non-urgent, though you should still see a dentist.1
Can a broken piece be stuck back on?
Sometimes. Keep it in milk or saliva and take it to the dentist, who may be able to glue it back on.1
What if a whole tooth is knocked out?
Hold it by the crown, rinse it gently in milk, saline or saliva if it is dirty, and try to put it back. If it will not go in, keep it in milk or saliva, and ask for an emergency dentist at once.2
Should I put a baby tooth back?
No. The NHS says never put a baby tooth back in, because it can damage the adult tooth growing underneath.2
Will I need a crown?
Will I need a root canal?
Can a cracked tooth be saved?
Often. In six observational studies, root-treated cracked teeth survived in at least 75.8% of cases, with crowns helping them last longer, but the studies carry a moderate risk of bias.4
What if the tooth cannot be saved?
A temporary denture can be fitted while the socket heals, and later options include a bridge or an implant.2
Where can I find a dentist for a broken tooth near me in South Delhi?
Orion Dental Clinic is a dentist for a broken tooth in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), in the basement of E 75, Greater Kailash Enclave 1, opposite Anubhav Play School, with the entrance at Gate 1. Patients come for a broken tooth in Greater Kailash from Kailash Colony, CR Park, Nehru Place, Lajpat Nagar, Defence Colony and South Extension. Call or message us on WhatsApp to book an appointment.
13 Second opinion
A chipped, cracked or knocked-out tooth?
A consultation lets you find out how deep the damage goes, and what your repair choices are, before you commit to anything. Bring any broken piece in milk or saliva and any earlier X-rays. The dentist will examine the tooth, explain what they find and describe the options, including leaving a small chip alone. There is no form to fill in: message us on WhatsApp or call, and we will find a time that suits you.
14 Related
Related treatments and guides
Crowns for damaged teeth
Read this for the cap that covers a broken tooth.
Root canal treatment
Read this if the nerve of the tooth is exposed.
Dental Bonding
Read this for rebuilding a chipped edge.
Patient guides
Cracked Tooth: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
How a tooth cracks, the signs from sharp bite pain to sensitivity, what happens if a crack is left and how crowns and root canals repair it.
Root Canal on a Front Tooth: Treatment and Care
Why front teeth need root canal treatment, how it differs from back teeth, how the colour and strength of the tooth are restored, and aftercare.
Dental Implants and Natural Teeth: What to Know
How a dental implant compares with a natural tooth in how it is held, how it feels, how it is cleaned and what can go wrong, with evidence.
Sources (5)
- NHS website. Chipped, broken or cracked tooth (patient information). Page review date 9 January 2025. www.nhs.uk/conditions/chipped-broken-or-cracked-tooth/
- NHS website. Knocked-out tooth (patient information). Page review date 6 February 2025. www.nhs.uk/conditions/knocked-out-tooth/
- Bourguignon C, Cohenca N, Lauridsen E, Flores MT, O'Connell AC, Day PF, et al. International Association of Dental Traumatology guidelines for the management of traumatic dental injuries: 1. Fractures and luxations. Dental Traumatology, 2020;36(4):314-330. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32475015/
- Mathew VB, Shamsuddin S, Langaliya A, Rathod PT, Gupta B, Ronsivalle V. Survivability of endodontically treated cracked tooth: a systematic review. Technology and Health Care, 2024;32(4):2023-2037. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38517822/
- NHS website. Root canal treatment (patient information). Page review date 3 October 2025. www.nhs.uk/conditions/root-canal-treatment/
This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination, and results vary between patients.