If your child has suffered from trauma or is in pain please contact our office at:
780-441-1101
What should I do if my child's tooth is chipped or fractured?What should I do if my child's baby tooth is knocked out?
What should I do if my child's Permanent/Adult tooth is knocked out?
What should I do if my child has a toothache?
What should I do if my child has bitten their tongue, lip, or cheek?
What should I do if my child's tooth is chipped or fractured?
Place a cold compress on the child cheek or gum near the affected area to keep any swelling down. Call our office immediately. If it is a minor fracture it may be smoothed or simply left alone. If you can find the broken tooth fragment bring it with you to the dental office. If it is a moderate fracture that includes damage to the hard surface of the tooth and/or pulp (nerve and blood vessels of the tooth) then a composite filling, crown or nerve treatment may be needed to restore the tooth. If severe damage is done to the tooth or nerve than further dental treatment may be needed.
What should I do if my child's baby tooth is knocked out?
Do not reimplant the baby tooth. If your child does not need emergent medical care contact your dentist as soon as possible.
What should I do if my child's Permanent/Adult tooth is knocked out?
Find the tooth and pick it up by the CROWN not the root to decrease any chance of damage to living cells on the root. If it is visibly dirty rinse it gently. DO NOT scrub the tooth. Replace the tooth back in the socket and hold with gentle pressure. If this is not possible place the tooth in a container of cool milk, but if milk is not available place in a container of saliva or water. Contact your dentist or emergency care immediately. The faster you act the better the chance of saving the tooth.
What should I do if my child has a toothache?
Call the office immediately. Place a cold compress to the face in the area of pain and rinse the mouth with water for comfort. Over-the-counter children's pain medication (Tylenol or Ibuprofen) taken according to your child's age and weight may also help with any discomfort. DO NOT use aspirin.
What should I do if my child has bitten their tongue, lip, or cheek?
Clean the area gently with a cloth and apply cold compresses or ice to reduce swelling or bruising. If the bleeding doesn't stop after 15-20 minutes, go to a hospital emergency room.