Trauma / Dental Emergencies

Dental emergencies can be nerve-wracking and scary, especially when our little ones are involved. We want to equip you with the tools and resources to deal with most pediatric dental emergencies at home, on your own. And, of course, if an emergency needs to be escalated to us, we will be there for you and ensure your child’s safety and wellbeing.

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We handle dental emergencies which could be any of the following

  • Chipped/fractured tooth
  • Tooth completely knocked out
  • Severe toothache/swelling in the gums
  • Bruises In the Lip, Tongue or Cheek
  • Fracture of the Jaw

Have your child rinse their mouth out with warm water and try flossing around the area to remove any food particles that may be stuck between their teeth. We recommend taking acetaminophen to temporarily relieve the discomfort they feel. Please confirm the correct dosage for your child’s age, height, and weight. To control any facial swelling they may have, place a cold compress on the area. If the pain persists for more than one day, please contact us.

You can apply a cold pack to any bruised area. To control bleeding, apply firm, gentle pressure with sterile gauze or a clean cloth. If the bleeding won’t stop with pressure, or if it continues longer than 15 minutes, head to the nearest emergency room.

Place a folded piece of gauze tightly over the bleeding area and bite down for 15 minutes. If the bleeding persists, call us for further instructions.

Tie the mouth closed with a towel, tie or handkerchief to stabilize the jaw and then immediately seek treatment at the nearest emergency room.

Try to recover any of the broken tooth fragments of your child’s tooth/teeth. Rinse the area with warm water, then apply a cold compress to their face over the area that was injured. Then call your dentist right away for an emergency appointment.

Over-the-counter canker sore medications can provide your child with temporary relief. If the sore doesn’t go away after several days, contact us.

Recover the tooth by holding it by the top (crown) and not the root. You should rinse the tooth off but don’t clean or handle it more than necessary. Try to place the tooth back into your child’s socket, and hold it in place using a piece of gauze or clean cloth. If you cannot reinsert the tooth, put it in a small container with milk. Time is of the essence when a tooth is knocked out, so contact us immediately to see us.