You should immediately call our office and we will walk you through the situation. Our knowledgeable and professional staff will also have your child’s emergency appointment scheduled. We suggest taking the following steps based on the type of dental emergency:
If your child’s permanent tooth gets knocked out, we suggest wiping any debris off and placing it back into the socket. Else, ask your child to hold it in the mouth while bringing him or her to our office. If that doesn’t work, place the tooth in a container of saliva, water, or milk and bring it along.
If your child has a sudden toothache, rinse their mouth with water. You may consider using over-the-counter pain medication, but you should bring your child to our office for a
You should place the chipped tooth fragment in water or milk and bring it along. Make sure to rinse the mouth gently. If there is swelling, provide cold compresses.
Kids can also suffer from tooth sensitivity, but the underlying causes are often different from those for adults.
● Toddlers and young children can have pain in the baby teeth
● Older children can have tooth sensitivity because of a cavity or injury
Dental decay or cavities can affect both temporary and permanent teeth. If your child has tooth pain or sensitivity, you should fix an appointment with our office to get them examined for cavities.
While not an acute emergency, lost or loose dental restorations (crowns, fillings) can eventually lead to a dental emergency. Please contract our office if you suspect your child has lost or may have a loose filling.
An abscessed tooth can cause pain and lead to facial swelling. Signs of an abscess include swollen gums, bad taste, and fever. It needs immediate attention to prevent the spread of an infection. Please contact our office if you suspect your child has a dental abscess.
At Pediatric Eyes and Smiles, we are committed to helping elevate your child’s dental health. Dr. Steven Tan, our Pediatric dentist in Urbana, MD, has years of experience and provides comprehensive and compassionate dental care.
