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Dental Emergencies
If your child is in pain or has suffered dental trauma, call us right away. We offer same-day priority for urgent needs.
Common Emergencies
Toothache
Rinse with warm water. Apply a cold compress to the cheek. Call us for same-day evaluation.
Knocked-Out Tooth
Find the tooth. Hold it by the crown (not the root). Place it in milk or saliva. Call us immediately.
Chipped or Broken Tooth
Rinse mouth with warm water. Save any pieces. Apply gauze if bleeding. Call us.
Loose Tooth (from trauma)
Do not wiggle it further. Have your child bite on a soft cloth. Call us to assess.
Swelling or Abscess
Apply a cold compress. Do not apply heat or aspirin to the area. Call us promptly.
Bitten Lip or Tongue
Clean the area gently. Apply cold compress. If bleeding does not stop in 15 minutes, seek care.
When to Call Us vs. the ER
- Call us first for dental-specific injuries: toothaches, knocked-out teeth, chips, loose teeth, swelling
- Go to the ER for uncontrolled bleeding, broken jaw, difficulty breathing, or head/neck trauma
- When in doubt, call us. We can guide you to the right care.