As parents, we always worry about being prepared. Accidents do happen, and one thing we here at Northwest Children's Dentistry see our fair amount of dental emergencies in kids. What should you do to help your child in a dental emergency?
We have a page of dental tips of what you can do in case your child has a dental emergency, but here are some guidelines:
- Time is critical in saving a tooth. If you have a dental emergency, you should call your dentist immediately for care instructions.
- Use a clean gauze or cloth to apply gentle pressure to any cuts inside a child's mouth. If you cannot stop the bleeding with simple pressure, get your child immediate medical help.
- If a permanent tooth ever gets knocked out of a child's mouth, DO NOT clean the tooth with soap, scrub or handle the tooth unnecessarily. Instead, insert it back into the socket if it is safe while you transport the child to dentist, orplace the tooth in a cup containing the patient’s saliva or milk (or ice water if milk is not available).
- Save any tooth fragments you can find and bring them to the dentist immediately. They may be salvageable.
- Whenever in doubt about any trauma to a child's head, face, or mouth, seek immediate medical attention.
About Northwest Children's Pediatric Dentists
Dr. Norman Bunch and Dr. Jennifer Marshall are a husband and wife team providing general dentistry for kids in Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Oracle, and surrounding areas. Northwest Children's Dentistry provides top-notch care for toddlers, children, teens, and special needs children as your local Tucson dentist. If you’re looking for a kids dentist in Tucson, contact us today!