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Dental Emergency in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi
A dental emergency is a problem that cannot wait for a routine appointment, and acting quickly can save a tooth or stop an infection spreading. At Orion Dental Clinic, a dentist in Greater Kailash 1 (GK 1), South Delhi, this page says what counts as an emergency, what to do in the first minutes for a knocked-out tooth, a broken tooth, bleeding or an abscess, and which signs mean going straight to a hospital, in plain language.
Care is planned by Dr Anupam Sinha (BDS, MDS) and Dr Natalia DeSilva (BDS, MDS). If swelling is spreading, or you cannot swallow or breathe easily, call 112 or go to a hospital emergency department now.
- When a knocked-out or badly broken adult tooth needs to be seen, and you should ask for an emergency appointment even if you cannot find the tooth 3
- As soon as possible
- The least time to press firmly on bleeding after wisdom tooth removal, before seeking help if it does not stop 5
- 10 minutes
- A dental abscess needs urgent dental treatment and will not clear up on its own 2
- Urgent
- Put a baby tooth back in after it is knocked out, because it can damage the adult tooth underneath 3
- Never
These statements come from NHS patient information, listed at the end of the page. They are general first aid, and your dentist will explain what applies to you.
Medically reviewed by Dr Anupam Sinha, BDS, MDS - Orthodontics, .
Quick answer
A dental emergency at Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi means a knocked-out tooth, an abscess, bleeding that will not stop, or severe pain with swelling. Call us during opening hours, and keep a knocked-out tooth in milk or saliva. Swelling that spreads, or trouble swallowing or breathing, means a hospital emergency department.
01 Overview
What counts as a dental emergency in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
The NHS says a knocked-out adult tooth needs treatment as soon as possible, and that you should ask for an emergency dentist appointment even if you cannot find the tooth.3 A dental abscess, a build-up of pus caused by infection, needs urgent dental treatment and will not clear up on its own.2 Toothache that comes with a swollen cheek or jaw, a high temperature, pain on biting or a bad taste also needs a dentist, and bleeding that will not stop after a tooth has been taken out needs an urgent appointment.15
Some injuries are less urgent. A chipped, cracked or broken tooth is described by the NHS as non-urgent, though you should see a dentist, and any piece that has broken off should be kept in milk or saliva.4 A family doctor can advise on pain relief or an infection but cannot treat the tooth, so a dentist is still needed.14
Our guide to tooth pain explains the causes of toothache, and our page on broken teeth explains repairs. The sections below say what to do at once, and which signs send you to a hospital.
A knocked-out tooth, an abscess, bleeding that will not stop and swelling that spreads are the emergencies.
02 Candidacy
Where should you go for a dental emergency in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi?
Read the right-hand column first. Those signs are for a hospital, not a dental appointment.
Call the clinic during opening hours for
- A knocked-out adult tooth, or a badly broken tooth.34
- Toothache with a swollen cheek or jaw, a high temperature, pain on biting or a bad taste.1
- A suspected dental abscess.2
- Bleeding that will not stop after a tooth has been taken out, or severe, worsening pain and swelling that painkillers do not ease.5
Swelling that spreads or affects breathing, swallowing or the eye goes to hospital, and the rest goes to the dentist.
03 Options
What should you do first for each dental emergency in Greater Kailash 1?
These are the NHS first aid steps. Call us as soon as you can after you have done them.
First aid for a knocked-out adult tooth
Hold the tooth by the crown, 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. If it will not go back, keep it in milk or saliva.3
Act quickly 3
Never put a baby tooth back in after it is knocked out, because it can damage the adult tooth growing underneath.3
| Knocked-out tooth | Broken tooth | Abscess or severe toothache | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Do first | Hold by the crown, rinse in milk, try to replace it 3 | Keep the piece in milk or saliva 4 | Painkillers, soft food, soft brush 12 |
| How urgent | As soon as possible 3 | Non-urgent, but see a dentist 4 | Urgent for an abscess 2 |
| Do not | Put a baby tooth back; touch the root 3 | Rely on a family doctor alone 4 | Wait if swelling spreads, go to hospital 12 |
The first aid is simple, and getting to a dentist quickly is what matters most.
04 Procedure
What happens when you come in with a dental emergency, step by step?
Every emergency is different, so the steps may differ. This is the usual order.
The emergency is dealt with first, and the longer-term plan comes after.
Calling the clinic about a dental emergency
Call us during opening hours and say what has happened, whether there is swelling, a fever or bleeding, and whether you have the tooth or piece. We will say when you can be seen.
Bringing the tooth or piece
Bring a knocked-out tooth or broken piece in milk or saliva, and any medicines you take.34
Quick questions about your health
The dentist asks about the injury or pain, your health, medicines and allergies, and any head injury or other symptoms.
Examination and X-rays
The dentist examines the teeth and gums, checks the tooth position and takes an X-ray to check for root damage.3
Treating the emergency
A knocked-out tooth is usually cleaned, put back and splinted to the teeth either side. An abscess is drained, usually under local anaesthetic, and a broken tooth is repaired or covered.234
Planning the follow-up
A follow-up is arranged, about two weeks after a replanted tooth, for further treatment such as root canal treatment and to remove the splint.3
Longer-term options
If a tooth cannot be saved, a temporary denture may be fitted while the socket heals, with a bridge or an implant as later options.3
05 Aftercare
What to do while you wait for emergency dental care in Greater Kailash 1
These are the NHS self-care steps. They ease symptoms and protect the tooth, but they do not replace a dentist.
Pain
Take ibuprofen or paracetamol, within the recommended dose. Children under 16 should not take aspirin.12
Bleeding
Press firmly on any bleeding for at least 10 minutes.5 If it will not stop, seek urgent help.
When to call us
Call the clinic on 098115 01995 during opening hours for a knocked-out tooth, an abscess, bleeding that will not stop, or severe toothache with a swollen cheek or jaw, a fever or a bad taste. Outside opening hours, or if you have swelling around the eye or neck, trouble breathing, speaking or swallowing, or changes in eyesight, call 112 or go to a hospital emergency department, and ask someone to take you rather than driving yourself.
Ease the pain, protect the tooth and get to a dentist quickly, or to a hospital if the signs are serious.
06 Limits and risks
What can first aid not do, and when is an emergency not dental?
First aid buys time. It does not treat the cause, and some emergencies are not for a dentist. These are the limits:
- First aid for an abscess, which will not clear on its own.
- A tooth knocked out and left dry or dirty for a long time.
- Swelling that affects breathing, swallowing or the eye.
- A head injury with drowsiness or vomiting after a blow to the face.
- Jaw pain with chest pain or breathlessness, which can be a heart attack.
In these cases a hospital emergency department is the right place, and a dentist will see you afterwards.
Risks and complications
An abscess will not clear on its own. It needs urgent dental treatment, and swelling that affects breathing, speaking or swallowing, or the eye, needs a hospital emergency department.2
A knocked-out tooth may not be saved. The NHS says the dentist usually puts it back and splints it, and arranges a follow-up in about two weeks, sometimes with root canal treatment, and if it cannot be saved, a bridge or an implant may be options.3
Painkillers hide the cause. The NHS advises seeing a dentist if toothache lasts more than two days or does not ease with painkillers.1
Bleeding after an extraction can be serious. The NHS says bleeding that will not stop, severe or worsening pain and swelling, or pain with a bad taste, a high temperature or feeling unwell need an urgent dentist.5
First aid is the first step, and speed in reaching a dentist, or a hospital for the serious signs, is the second.
07 Your visit
What happens at your emergency dental appointment?
When you come in, a dentist at Orion Dental Clinic asks what has happened, when it happened and whether you have swelling, a fever or bleeding. You are asked about your health, medicines and allergies, and any head injury.
The dentist examines the tooth and the teeth around it and takes X-rays where needed. You then talk through what is needed now, what can wait, what the risks are and what the follow-up will be, and nothing is done until you agree.
Call as soon as you can, and bring the tooth or piece in milk or saliva.
08 Why this clinic
Why choose Orion Dental Clinic for a dental emergency in Greater Kailash 1?
You meet the doctors who treat you, and you can ask them what they can do and what you should do next.
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 injured and painful teeth, and patients mention both in their reviews.
Reviews mention short-notice visits
A patient visiting from abroad describes needing a wisdom tooth removed at short notice, and being fitted in quickly to the schedule.
Imaging on site
Imaging is available at the clinic, so the X-rays used to check for root damage can be taken there.
Call as soon as an emergency starts, and say what has happened.
09 Reviews
Patient reviews of Orion Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash 1
“This is an amazing clinic, I live in Singapore and I was in Delhi for the holidays. Needed to get a wisdom tooth removed a bit last minute. They fit me in quickly to their schedule, and the service was incredible and the pain minimal thanks to Dr. Sinha's expertise. Service stands out vs other clinics. What an amazing clinic, I will be back for sure and recommend them to everyone.”
“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
Emergency 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 an emergency dentist 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 and have a dental emergency?
If you have a dental emergency while you are visiting Delhi, call us and tell us what has happened. For a knocked-out tooth, act at once and keep the tooth in milk or saliva,3 and for swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, go to a hospital emergency department first.2 We can examine you, take X-rays, treat the emergency and give you written advice and your images to take home.
You can read about how dental tourism in Delhi works.
Act at once, and tell us if you are travelling so that we can plan the follow-up.
12 Questions
Emergency dentist in Greater Kailash 1, Delhi: questions patients ask
What counts as a dental emergency?
What do I do if a tooth is knocked out?
Hold it by the crown, rinse it gently in milk, saline or saliva if 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.3
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.3
What if a piece of tooth breaks off?
Keep it in milk or saliva and take it to the dentist, who may be able to glue it back on.4
How do I stop bleeding after an extraction?
Press firmly on the area for at least 10 minutes. If it will not stop, seek an urgent dentist appointment.5
Is a swollen face an emergency?
Should I see a family doctor for a dental emergency?
What if the clinic is closed?
We are closed on Sundays and outside 9:30 am to 8:00 pm. For serious signs call 112 or go to a hospital emergency department, and call us when we open.
Where can I find an emergency dentist near me in South Delhi?
Orion Dental Clinic is an emergency dentist 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 dental emergencies 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
Have a dental emergency right now?
Call us now and tell us what has happened. Keep any knocked-out tooth or broken piece in milk or saliva, and bring any medicines you take. The dentist will examine you, treat what cannot wait and explain what comes next. There is no form to fill in: message us on WhatsApp or call, and we will say when you can be seen.
14 Related
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Broken Tooth
Read this for repairs and more first aid.
Causes of tooth pain
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How a root canal is done
Read this for treating an infected or injured tooth.
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Sources (5)
- NHS website. Toothache (patient information). Page review date 1 July 2024. www.nhs.uk/conditions/toothache/
- NHS website. Dental abscess (patient information). Page review date 18 March 2026. www.nhs.uk/conditions/dental-abscess/
- NHS website. Knocked-out tooth (patient information). Page review date 6 February 2025. www.nhs.uk/conditions/knocked-out-tooth/
- 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. Wisdom tooth removal (patient information). Page review date 12 June 2024. www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/wisdom-tooth-removal/
This page is general information, not a diagnosis or a substitute for an examination, and results vary between patients.