Goals, celebrations, and a mouth full of snacks are a recipe for the occasional dental mishap. The good news: how you react in the first few minutes often decides whether a tooth can be saved. Keep this guide handy during the tournament.
Knocked-out tooth
This is a true emergency — act fast. Pick the tooth up by the crown (the white part), never the root. Gently rinse it with water if dirty, and try to place it back in the socket. If you cannot, keep it in a cup of milk (or saliva) and get to a dentist within 30–60 minutes. The sooner it is re-implanted, the better the chance it survives.
Cracked or chipped tooth
Rinse your mouth with warm water and apply a cold compress to the cheek to reduce swelling. Save any pieces. Avoid chewing on that side and see a dentist soon — even a small crack can deepen.
Something stuck or a lost filling
Gently floss to remove trapped food — do not dig with anything sharp. If a filling or crown falls out, keep it and book an appointment; temporary dental cement from a pharmacy can protect the tooth in the meantime.
Severe toothache
Rinse with warm salt water, floss gently, and take an over-the-counter painkiller. Do not place aspirin directly on the gum — it burns the tissue. Persistent pain means an infection that needs a dentist.
Build your match-night kit
- A small container with a lid (for a knocked-out tooth)
- Gauze, a cold pack, and painkillers
- The number of a dentist who handles emergencies
Do not wait for the pain to pass. Find an emergency-friendly dentist near you on AsnanJordan and save their contact before the next match kicks off.