Emergency Care
A: Contact your pediatric dentist as soon as possible. Do not try to put it back in place if it has come out of the mouth.
A: Find the tooth and rinse it gently in cool water. (Do not scrub it or clean it with soap -- use just water!) If possible, replace the tooth in the socket (hole where it was) and hold it there with clean gauze or a wash cloth. If you can't put the tooth back in the socket, place the tooth in a clean container with milk or saliva. Call us as soon as possible. The faster you act, the better your chances of saving the tooth.
A: Contact us immediately. Quick action can save the tooth, prevent infection and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment. Rinse the mouth with water and apply an ice pack to reduce swelling. If you can find the broken tooth fragment, bring it with you to the dentist.
A: IMMEDIATELY go to the emergency room of your local hospital. A severe blow to the head can be life threatening.
Q: What if my child has a toothache?.
A: Call us and we will help to determine the appropriate treatment. Do not put heat or aspirin on the sore area.
A: Of course! First, reduce oral injury in sports by wearing mouth guards. Second, always use a car seat for young children. Require seat belts for everyone else in the car. Third, child-proof your home to prevent falls, electrical injuries, and choking on small objects. Fourth, protect your child from unnecessary toothaches with regular dental visits and preventive care.