Emergency Care
We know a pediatric dental emergency can arise anytime. Our commitment is to offer immediate help whenever your child faces sudden oral pain, injury, or another urgent concern. Because your family’s safety is our priority, there is always a doctor on-call 24/7 to address crises. If an emergency strikes, please do not hesitate to CALL OUR OFFICE. Our skilled staff will quickly assess your kid’s dental emergency and guide you through effective steps to safeguard your child’s dental well-being.
Emergency Conditions
Tooth Ache
Clean around the painful tooth, and rinse with warm salt water to remove debris. Never place aspirin on the tooth or gum. If swelling is present, apply a cool compress and consider ibuprofen for temporary relief. Contact us promptly.
Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip, or Cheek
Use a cold compress on swollen areas. For bleeding, press firmly with sterile gauze or cloth. If bleeding continues past 15 minutes, seek emergency care.
Broken Tooth
Rinse gently with warm water. Collect fragments, placing them in milk or water. Use a cold compress to minimize swelling. Call us immediately for professional evaluation.
Knocked Out Baby Tooth
Do not reimplant. Apply firm pressure to control bleeding, and use acetaminophen for pain. Reach out to our office as soon as possible.
Knocked Out Permanent Tooth
Hold the tooth by its crown, rinse gently, and attempt reinsertion. If this fails, place the tooth in milk or water and contact us without delay.
Possible Broken Jaw
Stabilize the jaw with a cloth or tie. Go to the nearest emergency room.
Bleeding After a Baby Tooth Falls Out
Place folded gauze over the area, and bite down firmly for 15 minutes.
Cold or Canker Sores
Over-the-counter treatments may offer short-term relief. Reach out if sores persist.
Object Caught In Teeth
Use dental floss carefully to dislodge the object. Avoid sharp instruments. If unsuccessful, call us.
