Toothache: 

Clean the area of the affected tooth. Rinse the mouth thoroughly with warm water or use dental floss to dislodge any food that may be impacted. If the pain still exists, contact your child's dentist. Do not place aspirin or heat on the gum or on the aching tooth. If the face is swollen, apply cold compresses and contact your dentist immediately

Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek: 

Apply ice to injured areas to help control swelling. If there is bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure with a gauze or cloth. If bleeding cannot be controlled by simple pressure, call a doctor or visit the hospital emergency room

Knocked Out Baby Tooth: 

Contact your pediatric dentist. Unlike with a permanent tooth, the baby tooth should not be replanted due to possible damage to the developing permanent tooth. In most cases, no treatment is necessary.

Chipped/Fractured Baby Tooth or Permanent Tooth:

Time is a critical factor, contact your pediatric dentist immediately so as to reduce the chance for infection or the need for extensive dental treatment in the future. Rinse the mouth with water and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. If you can find the broken tooth piece, bring it with you to the dentist. Contact our office or your pediatrician for immediate help

Knocked Out Permanent Tooth: 

Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth -- If possible, find the tooth. Handle it by the crown, not by the root. You may rinse the tooth with water only. Do not clean with soap, scrub or handle the tooth unnecessarilyInspect the tooth for fractures. If it is sound, try to reinsert it in the socket. Have the patient hold the tooth in place by biting on a gauze or clean cloth. If you cannot reinsert the tooth, transport the tooth in a cup containing the patient’s saliva or milk, no water. If the patient is old enough, the tooth may also be carried in the patient’s mouth (beside the cheek). Contact our office for immediate help 

Possible Broken or Fractured Jaw:

Keep the jaw from moving and take your child to the nearest hospital emergency room. Read more about how to prevent dental emergencies during recreational activities and sports with Mouth Guards

Severe Blow to the Head: 

Call 911 immediately or take your child to the nearest hospital emergency room

If you have questions or concerns about any of these topics, please contact our office