An emergency dentist is someone a person with children may want to have quick access to.
When it comes to children there are times when it is necessary to know a good emergency dentist. At Midtown Dental Group we offer highly qualified, and specialized emergency dentist services so that you can rest easy, feel assured, and hopefully have less stress when your kids come home with some sort of dental problem.
Common Reasons to Need an Emergency Dentist
Some of the pediatric dental emergencies we offer (as well as some emergency suggestions) include:
Toothache
One of the more common emergency dentist calls is a toothache. Before you call your family dentist, there are some things you can do first. 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, cold compresses and contact your dentist immediately.
Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek
Another common cause for an emergency dentist is a bitten tongue. First, you will want to 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 Permanent 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 unnecessarily. Inspect 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. If you cannot reinsert the tooth, transport the tooth in a cup containing the patient’s saliva, milk, or Hanks solution. If the patient is old enough, the tooth may also be carried in the patient’s mouth (beside the cheek). The patient must see a dentist IMMEDIATELY! Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth.
Knocked Out Baby Tooth
Contact your pediatric dentist during business hours. This is not usually an emergency, and often no treatment is necessary.
Chipped or Fractured Permanent Tooth
Contact your pediatric dentist immediately. Quick action can save the tooth and prevent infection. Rinse the mouth with water and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If possible, locate and save any broken tooth fragments and bring them with you to the dentist.
Chipped or Fractured Baby Tooth
Contact your pediatric dentist. Severe Blow to the Head: Take your child to the nearest hospital emergency room immediately.
Possible Broken or Fractured Jaw
Keep the jaw from moving and take your child to the nearest hospital emergency room.
The Midtown Dental Group offers children’s emergency dental services because we know that kids will be kids. Contact us if you have any questions or need to talk about your child’s dental health and/or problems.
