We know that an injury to the teeth or mouth can be a scary experience for both kiddos and their parents. The most important thing to do in any emergency situation is stay calm.
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For a dental emergency after hours, please call us and leave a detailed message of the emergency. The doctor on call will contact you as soon as possible.
A dental emergency can be caused by an injury to the teeth or mouth or a condition that is causing severe pain, swelling and/or bleeding in this area.
Apply ice to bruised areas. If there is bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure with a clean gauze or cloth. If bleeding does not stop after 15 minutes, or if it cannot be controlled by simple pressure, take the child to a hospital emergency room.
First, rinse the irritated area with warm salt water and place a cold compress on the face if it is swollen. Give the child acetaminophen for any pain, rather than placing aspirin on the teeth or gums. Finally, see a dentist as soon as possible.
Rinse dirt from injured area with warm water. Place a cold compress over the face in the area of the injury. Locate and save any broken tooth fragments. Finally, call a dentist as soon as possible.
Fold and pack a clean gauze, cloth or tea bag over the bleeding area. Have the child bite on the gauze with pressure for 15 minutes. This may be repeated once; if bleeding persists, call a dentist.
