Pediatric Emergencies In Newton, MA
When your child is facing a dental crisis, time is of the essence. Immediate attention can make all the difference. Get in touch with us immediately to consult our experts and preserve that precious grin! Not sure if it's a dental emergency for your little one? Read on.
Pediatric Emergencies
Why Should My Child Get Emergency Dental Care?
First off, immediate dental care can relieve your child's pain or discomfort. Issues like tooth pain, fractured teeth, and other oral issues can lead to severe discomfort disrupting their academics, extracurricular activities, and more. Getting professional help will alleviate their distress so they can get back to their regular schedule. You'll also prevent additional complications caused by leaving their condition untreated. Most importantly though, you'll find relief knowing your child's oral health is restored once more.
- Broken, cracked teeth from sports or play
- Knocked out baby, permanent tooth
- A broken or dislocated tooth from a fall
- Severe toothaches that interfere with eating, speaking, or sleeping
- Swelling in the mouth, cheek, face due to the affected tooth Injury to the jaw
- Dental abscesses
Here when they need it most
No one plans to have a dental emergency, and that’s why we offer affordable emergency exams for kids. There’s no need for your child to wait in pain. Reach out to our team for care today.
Necessary X-Rays
Limited Exam
Treatment Plan
Problem-Focused Exams
When issues arise, our team can perform problem-focused exams (also known as limited exams) to help address the issues. Limited exams allow us to focus on what’s hurting or injured so we can get your child out of pain fast.
What to Do If Your Child Experiences a Dental Emergency
Stay Calm to Reassure Your Child
It’s natural to feel anxious when your child injures their mouth, but staying calm is crucial. Panicking can increase your child’s stress, so take a deep breath, assess the situation, and provide reassurance. A clear head will help you effectively manage the situation and comfort your child.
Managing Bleeding, Swelling, and Pain After a Dental Injury
If your child’s mouth is bleeding, use clean gauze, cotton balls, or paper towels to absorb the blood while applying gentle, firm pressure to control it. Oral injuries can bleed significantly, but pressure should help slow it within a few minutes. To reduce swelling and pain, consider giving your child over-the-counter medication like Tylenol or Motrin. Additionally, applying an ice pack to the cheek near the injury can numb the area and decrease swelling.
Contact Us Immediately!
Be sure to call us right away to schedule an emergency appointment with Dr. B at Bee Happy Pediatric Dentistry. We’re here to help assess the severity of the situation and determine if your child needs immediate care. Your child’s dental health is our top priority!
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The Emergency Dentistry Treatment Process
Call For An Appointment
The moment you realize your child is experiencing a dental emergency, don't hesitate to contact our office. We'll discuss the issue at hand, arrange an appointment with your dentist, (on the same-day if necessary), and provide guidance on managing the situation until your child's appointment time.
Emergency Exam
When you arrive at our practice, your child’s dentist will conduct a thorough examination of their oral condition. They will work to identify the root cause of the problem and determine the most suitable treatment for your child's specific needs.
Treating Your Child’s Condition
Every child and every dental emergency is unique. Some common emergency dental procedures include root canals, dental fillings, crowns, tooth extractions, and splints for dislodged or loose teeth. Rest assured that our dentist will ensure your child receives the care they need to get out of pain and restore their healthy smile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.
Knocked-out baby teeth are not usually replaced, even if they’re lost prematurely. If your child loses a baby tooth due to an accident, it typically won't be replaced, even if it's lost prematurely. However, it's important to bring your child into our office for an evaluation to ensure there are no underlying issues or damage to the surrounding teeth or tissue. Timely assessment helps us monitor their dental development and ensure proper healing.
For an adult tooth, though, you need to get help immediately. Recover the tooth, rinse it, and put it in a container of cold milk to keep it moist. Then, come to our office immediately. Don't spend too much time treating pain or bleeding. Your child’s tooth must be re-attached within 1-2 hours for it to be saved, so time is of the essence. We can treat your child’s pain when they get to our office.
Collect the filling, crown, or other piece of dental work and place it in a plastic baggie. Then, call us for a same-day appointment, and make sure to bring your child’s dental work in with you. It may be possible to reattach a crown instead of completely replacing it.
A severe toothache could indicate that your child has a deep cavity or an infected tooth. You should schedule a consultation at our office right away, as these are both serious dental emergencies that will only get worse without proper treatment.
First, treat their discomfort and bleeding. Then, contact us for a same-day appointment. Even minor tooth damage can cause hairline fractures and these fractures could lead to infections and other complications. After consulting with your child’s dentist, they can determine the best treatment for restoring the damaged tooth, and ensure your child’s smile remains healthy and strong.
If a baby tooth has come loose and it’s not due to an oral injury, you don’t have to do anything. Baby teeth are meant to fall out eventually, so this is natural.
However, if one of their teeth becomes loose and is bleeding after an oral injury, it may not be ready to fall out yet. The best thing to do is to get a consultation with your child’s dentist to have their mouth examined, and determine whether the tooth can be saved or if it should be replaced with a space maintainer.