Children’s
Dental Emergencies

If your child is facing a dental emergency, seek treatment right away. Delaying care can result in more complications and require more extensive treatment.

Your Cheltenham children’s dentist can offer tender care in a child-friendly environment.

We know that many children are scared when visiting the dentist, so we do our best to make every child feel safe and calm during the treatment process.

If your child is suffering from dental pain or another dental emergency, please contact your Cheltenham dentist to schedule an appointment.

Common Children’s Dental Emergencies

Here are some common children’s dental emergencies, as well as the simple steps to follow to resolve the issue and have the best possible outcome.

Z Toothache

For dental pain, rinse the mouth with lukewarm saltwater to clean it out. Use floss to remove any food stuck in between teeth.

Do not put aspirin directly on your child’s tooth or gums, as this may burn the gum tissue. If the pain persists, contact your Cheltenham dentist immediately.

Z Broken/Fractured Tooth

Immediately rinse the mouth with lukewarm saltwater to clean the affected area. Apply cold compress on the face to keep any swelling down. See your Cheltenham dentist as soon as possible.

Z Knocked-Out Tooth

• Locate the tooth. Do not touch the tooth roots. Hold the crown only.
• Gently remove dirt and debris with lukewarm saltwater. Do not scrub, scrape or wash with the area soap.
• For a permanent (adult) tooth, gently insert the tooth into its socket, or let the child place the tooth in the cheek pouch.
• For a temporary (baby) tooth, place the tooth in a glass of milk or saliva. Do not attempt to put the tooth back in a young child’s mouth, as they may swallow it.
• Keep the tooth wet during transportation. Moisture is critically important for reimplantation success.

Z Objects Lodged Between Teeth

For objects stuck between teeth, try to gently remove the object with floss but do not try to remove it with a sharp or pointed instrument. Visit your Cheltenham dentist as soon as possible.

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