Rinse your mouth gently with warm salt water
Save any broken tooth pieces if possible
Apply gauze to stop bleeding
Use a cold compress on the outside of your cheek
Take over-the-counter pain relief as directed on the label
Avoid chewing on the broken tooth
Avoid very hot, cold, hard, or sticky foods
Cover sharp edges with dental wax or sugar-free gum
See a dentist as soon as possible
Go to urgent dental care or the emergency room if the tooth is knocked out, bleeding will not stop, or you have severe pain or swelling