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 we help you to understand the symptomS
If your child is experiencing any of the symptoms listed below please follow the helpful hints provided.
In the event that your child requires any immediate attention please contact our office.
You may choose the Emergency Option listed.
 Toothache
Swelling
Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek
Knocked Out BabyTooth
Knocked Out Permanent Tooth
Toothache:
Check the tooth to see if there is any food trapped inside or around it. Gently brush or floss the area thoroughly. Rinse the mouth with warm water to clean it out. Never put aspirin or any other painkiller against the gums near the aching tooth because it may burn the gum tissue. Give the appropriate dose of pain relief medication. If the pain persists, contact your dentist.
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Swelling:
If the face is swollen because of a tooth infection, it could be a life-threatening situation and your child needs to go to a hospital emergency room immediately. Place a cold compress on the face until you can see a doctor. For an emergency appointment to evaluate where the infection is and how to treat it, call our dentist office for an appointment.
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Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek:
If there is bleeding, apply firm pressure to the area with a clean cloth or gauze. Clean the area gently and apply a cold compress to swollen or bruised areas. If the bleeding doesn't stop, go the hospital emergency.
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Knocked Out Baby Tooth:
Once lost, baby teeth should NOT be put back into the mouth as it may possibly damage the growing permanent tooth. However, it is important to make sure no other teeth, jawbone or tissues around the mouth are injured. Contact your dental office promptly.
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Knocked Out Permanent Tooth:
Find the tooth and gently rinse off any dirt with room temperature water. Hold the tooth by the crown, not the root, and do not scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. If possible, gently insert the tooth and hold the tooth in its socket. If you are not able to reinsert the tooth, put it in a cup of milk and get to the dentist as quickly as possible. Remember to take the tooth with you!
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Broken Tooth
Cold or Canker Sores
Possible Jaw Fracture
Objects Caught Between Teeth
Broken Tooth:
Rinse your mouth with warm water. Place a cold compress over the face on the area to keep any swelling down. Call our office immediately to prevent infection and repair the tooth.
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Cold / Canker Sores:
Many children occasionally suffer from cold sores around the lips and canker sores inside the mouth. These sores usually take one to two weeks to heal. Your local pharmacy will have products to help alleviate the pain. Let your dentist know if these sores occur often or last longer than usual since some serious diseases may begin as sores and need prescription medications.
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Possible Jaw Fracture:
Try to keep the jaw from moving by using a towel or dry cloth. Go to the nearest Hospital emergency room.
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Objects Caught between Teeth:
Try to gently remove the object with dental floss. Never use a sharp object to remove any object lodged between your teeth; this may cause cutting the gums. If you still can't remove the object, contact your dentist to schedule an appointment
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