Toothache
Using dental floss, clean the area thoroughly. Rinse the mouth with warm water. Give children’s Tylenol or Motrin as needed. A cold compress or Ora-gel may help relieve discomfort. If the face is swollen, apply cold compresses, and contact your pediatric dentist as soon as possible.
Knocked Out or Partially Dislodged Baby Tooth
Contact your pediatric dentist to have the area evaluated. If possible, find the tooth to determine if any pieces were left in the child’s mouth. Give children’s Tylenol or Motrin as needed. A cold compress may help with swelling.
Knocked Out Permanent Tooth
If possible, find the tooth. Handle it by the crown only (the portion that you can normally see in the mouth). DO NOT CLEAN OR SCRUB IT! Place it in a small container of milk, and contact your pediatric dentist right away. Time is a critical factor. Knocked-out teeth have the highest chance of being saved when they are returned to their socket within a short time.
Chipped or Fractured Permanent Tooth
Contact your pediatric dentist right away. Immediate treatment can help save the tooth, prevent infection, and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment. Save any pieces of the tooth and take them with you to your appointment. If there is bleeding, apply a piece of gauze to the area for about 10 minutes or until the bleeding stops. A cold compress may also help reduce any swelling from the injury.
Loose Crown
If a crown comes off, make an appointment to see your pediatric dentist as soon as possible. Be sure to bring the crown with you to the appointment. Give Children’s Tylenol or Motrin to help keep your child comfortable until you can get there.
Loose Orthodontic Band or Bracket
Call your dentist to schedule an appointment. Use orthodontic wax to temporarily reattach or cushion brackets or to cover sharp wires. Save a loose band and take it with you to the appointment.
Dental Emergency
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Please call Dr. Long’s office for our dental emergency information.
