Learn How to Handle Your Child’s Dental Emergencies
Dental emergencies can arise at a moment's notice. We are here to assist you through those times. Contact us today to take care of emergencies such as:
Clean the area of the affected tooth. Rinse the mouth thoroughly with warm water or use dental floss to dislodge any food that may be impacted. If the pain still exists, contact your child's dentist. Do not place aspirin or heat on the gum or the aching tooth. If the face is swollen, apply cold compresses and contact your dentist immediately.
Apply ice to injured areas to help control swelling. If there is bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure with a gauze or cloth. If bleeding cannot be controlled by simple pressure, call a doctor or visit the hospital emergency room.
If possible, find the tooth. Handle it by the crown, not by the root. You may rinse the tooth with water only. Do not clean with soap, scrub, or handle the tooth unnecessarily. Inspect the tooth for fractures. If it is sound, try to reinsert it in the socket. Have the patient hold the tooth in place by biting on a gauze. If you cannot reinsert the tooth, transport the tooth in a cup containing the patient’s saliva or milk. If the patient is old enough, the tooth may also be carried in the patient’s mouth (beside the cheek). The patient must see a dentist immediately! Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth.
Contact your pediatric dentist during business hours. This is not usually an emergency, and in most cases, no treatment is necessary.
Contact your pediatric dentist immediately. Quick action can save the tooth, prevent infection, and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment. Rinse the mouth with water and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If possible, locate and save any broken tooth fragments and bring them with you to the dentist.
Contact your pediatric dentist.
Take your child to the nearest hospital emergency room immediately.
Keep the jaw from moving and take your child to the nearest hospital emergency room.