Pediatric Dental Emergencies

If your child's permanent tooth is knocked out, handle the tooth by the crown, rinse it gently without scrubbing, and attempt to place it back in the socket.

If that's not possible, store it in milk and seek immediate dental care. Time is critical to increase the chances of saving the tooth.

For a tooth that's loose or out of alignment, have your child gently bite down on a clean cloth to keep the tooth in place. Avoid forcing it back into position. Contact us right away for an evaluation and treatment.

Rinse your child’s mouth with warm water and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. Collect any broken pieces of the tooth if possible.

Even if there's no pain, it's important to visit us promptly to prevent further damage or infection.

For toothaches:

1. Rinse the mouth with warm water.
2. Use dental floss to remove any trapped food.
3. Apply a cold compress for swelling.
4. Avoid placing aspirin on the gum or tooth.
5. Schedule an appointment as soon as possible for a thorough examination.

Sometimes new braces can irritate your mouth, especially when you're eating. A small amount of non-medicinal relief wax makes an excellent buffer between the metal and your mouth.

Simply pinch off a small piece and roll it into a ball the size of a small pea. Flatten the ball and place it completely over the area of the braces causing irritation.

Then, you can eat more comfortably. If you accidentally swallow the wax, it’s not a problem. The wax is harmless.

An abscess is a serious infection that appears as a swollen area on the gums and can cause severe pain. Rinse the mouth with mild salt water and seek emergency dental care immediately to prevent the infection from spreading.