What To Do After A Dental Emergency
When a tooth sustains an injury, even a minor chip, then treatment could help prevent the onset of a cavity or infection. Which is why we offer emergency dental care to repair teeth and save your child from serious discomfort! In today’s blog, your Dallas, TX, pediatric dentist talks about what to do when your little one has a dental emergency.
When Kids Encounter a Dental Emergency
A dental emergency is essentially any pain or injury related to your teeth or gums that is serious, but not life threatening. When this occurs, reach out to our team right away so we can arrange a time to see you, even if the injury happens outside of our normal business hours. Common examples include chipped, cracked, or broken teeth. Your child could also have a tooth knocked loose or out completely. Any unexplained pain, damaged or missing restoration or prosthetics, and objects caught between teeth could also be a reason to see us right away!
After you call us, you can stem any bleeding with cloth or gauze, or offer an over-the-counter pain reliever to ease discomfort. You can also offer your child a cold compress to the side of the face to control swelling. If a tooth is knocked out, pick it up only by the crown, don’t touch the roots, and place it in a sealed container of milk or salt water. Bring it with you, so we can restore it to its proper position in your child’s smile.
Treatment Options
For some minor injuries, we could use the same composite resin that makes up our fillings to provide repair in one visit. We also have NuSmile zirconia crowns for more natural looking repair should significant damage occur. Our team can also extract teeth as needed. We have a comprehensive array of restorative treatments to help return your child’s smile to optimal health, function, and beauty, often in only one to two visits.
Preventing Injuries
When possible, we want to help you avoid the onset of injuries. For example, we can offer a custom mouthguard that provides a greater level of protection than standard boil-and-bite options from sporting goods stores. Making sure your kids brush and floss also keeps teeth free of enamel erosion and decay, so they are stronger and more resistant to injury. If you have any questions about our approach to treating dental emergencies, then contact our team today to learn more.
Talk to Our Team About Emergency Dentistry
If you have questions about addressing your child’s dental emergency, or if you would like to schedule an appointment with our team, call your Dallas, TX pediatric dentist, Dr. Marr, at (214) 321-4880. We want to help your kids enjoy optimal oral health!
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