My child's tooth is loose after a fall. What should I do?

Call us right away. A tooth knocked loose by trauma needs to be evaluated quickly to ensure there is no damage to the root or the permanent tooth underneath. We will give you instructions on what to do while you head to the office.

What to do for a knocked-out baby tooth?

Find the tooth, apply gentle pressure with clean gauze if there is bleeding, and call us immediately. Unlike permanent teeth, we never attempt to put a baby tooth back in place, as it could damage the developing adult tooth.

How to handle a child's toothache or swollen gums?

Gently clean the affected area with warm water, use dental floss to ensure no food is trapped, and apply a cold compress to the cheek if there is swelling. Call us as soon as possible; a toothache is usually a sign that dental attention is needed.

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Emergency Dental Care

When your child is in pain or has had a dental injury, call us right away, we're here to help.

Life-threatening emergency? If your child is experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency, please call 911 immediately. This page covers common dental emergencies. We reserve same-day appointments whenever possible, but we are not a substitute for emergency medical services. During business hours, please call our office. After-hours emergency service is available for current patients only. Please call our emergency line and leave a detailed message. We will return your call as soon as possible.

After-Hours Emergency

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When in Doubt, Call Us

If your child is in pain or something looks wrong, that is reason enough to call. We would rather hear from you and help over the phone than have you wait it out.

Knocked-Out ToothAct Within 30 Minutes

Severe Toothache
Chipped or Broken Tooth
Dental Injury or Trauma
Swelling or Abscess
Lost Filling or Crown
Broken Braces Wire
Jaw Pain or Injury

What to Expect

How We Treat Dental Emergencies

Text/Call Us

If your child has a dental emergency, call our office right away. We do our best to see emergency patients the same day so they don't have to stay in pain. Our team will also give you instructions on how to care for your child until you arrive.

Visit Our Office

When you arrive, we'll bring your child in as quickly as possible. One of our pediatric dentists will examine their teeth and gums, identify the problem, and explain the recommended treatment.

Get Relief

Our goal is to relieve your child's discomfort and restore their oral health. If additional treatment is needed, we'll schedule any follow-up visits before you leave and make sure you know exactly what to expect.

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Knocked-Out Tooth: Act Within 30 Minutes

Find the tooth and hold it by the crown, the top part, not the root. If possible, carefully reinsert it into the socket and have your child hold it gently in place. If you cannot reinsert it, place the tooth in a cup of cold milk and call us immediately. Time is critical, the sooner we see your child, the better the chance of saving the tooth.

Dental emergency? Call us right away.

During office hours, we do our best to see emergency patients the same day, new and existing patients welcome.

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