Emergency Dentistry

Urgent Dental Issues? Trust Caring Tree Children’s Dentistry for Quick, Safe, and Effective Solutions

As a parent, dental emergencies can be overwhelming and frightening, especially when your child is in pain or discomfort. At Caring Tree Children’s Dentistry, we know how important it is to act quickly in these situations. When your child experiences severe pain, swelling, discolored teeth or gums, or trauma affecting their teeth or gums, we are here to help. Our team is trained to handle emergencies promptly and efficiently to ensure your child’s comfort and safety. Don’t hesitate to contact us if your child experiences a dental emergency; we are here to help.

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Here are some tips on how to handle dental emergencies:

Dental emergencies can happen unexpectedly due to various reasons such as sports injuries, hard food, using teeth as tools, and infections. If you’re unsure whether your child’s situation is an emergency, don’t hesitate to contact us, and our team will assist you in determining the appropriate course of action. We understand that dental emergencies can be stressful for parents, but it’s essential to remain calm and know that you’re not alone. At Caring Tree Children’s Dentistry, we are always ready to provide the necessary care and support to help your child feel comfortable and safe.

Toothache: Apply a cold compress and make your child rinse their mouth with warm salt water. Help them gently floss to remove food or object caught between their affected teeth.
Broken/Chipped/Cracked Tooth or Teeth: Help your child rinse their mouth with warm water and apply a cold compress. Keep their missing teeth and pieces in a wet towel and bring them to Dr. K as soon as possible.
Tooth Knocked Out: Keep your child’s tooth moist and hold it in its original place until you see Dr. K. If not possible, keep the tooth in between the cheek and gums, or in milk. Do not touch the tooth root. Knocked-out baby teeth are less likely to be re-implanted.
Bitten Lip or Tongue: Rinse your child’s mouth with warm water and apply a cold compress. If discoloration or bleeding persists, call Dr. Kucera immediately.
Object Stuck in Mouth: Gently remove the object with floss. If unsuccessful, let Dr. K remove the object.
Broken Jaw: Go with your child to the emergency room right away. Use cold compresses to reduce swelling. Call Dr. K from the hospital if teeth are compromised.
Avoid Oral or Topical Aspirin and At-Home Topical Pain Relief: Use Children’s Motrin or Tylenol taken orally instead.

If Your Child Has a Dental Emergency

If your child has a dental emergency during office hours, bring them to our office immediately. If there is a dental emergency outside office hours, call our number and follow the instructions. Dr. Michelle Kucera at Caring Tree Children’s Dentistry is on call for dental emergencies after hours.