FAQs: Emergency Tips
- What should I do if my child's baby tooth is knocked out?
- What should I do if my child's permanent tooth is knocked out?
- What should I do if my child's permanent tooth chipped or fractured?
- What should I do if my child receives a severe blow to the head or jaw fracture?
- What should I do if my child has a toothache?
Answers on Emergency Tips
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What should I do if my child's baby tooth is knocked out?
Contact your pediatric dentist as soon as possible. (Back to top)
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What should I do if my child's permanent tooth is knocked out?
Find the tooth and rinse it gently in cool water. (Do not scrub it or clean it with soap -- use just water!) If possible, replace the tooth in the socket and hold it there with clean gauze or a wash cloth. If you can't put the tooth back in the socket, place the tooth in a clean container with milk, saliva, or water. Get to your pediatric dental office immediately. (Call the emergency number if it's after hours.) The faster you act, the better your chances are of saving the tooth. (Back to top)
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What should I do if my child's permanent tooth chipped or fractured?
Contact your pediatric dentist immediately. Quick action can save the tooth, prevent infection and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment. Rinse the mouth with water and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If you can find the broken tooth fragment, bring it with you to the dentist. (Back to top)
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What should I do if my child receives a severe blow to the head or jaw fracture?
Go immediately to the emergency room of your local hospital. A blow to the head can be life threatening. (Back to top)
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What should I do if my child has a toothache?
Call your Pediatric Dentist and visit the office promptly. To comfort your child, rinse the mouth with water. Apply a cold compress or ice wrapped in a cloth. Do not put heat or aspirin on the sore area. (Back to top)
