pasadena Pediatric Emergency Dentistry
What is a Dental Emergency?
A dental emergency in children can range from severe toothaches to knocked-out teeth or facial injuries. Prompt treatment is crucial to alleviate pain, prevent further damage, and preserve oral health. At Palm & Poppy, we're equipped to handle pediatric dental emergencies swiftly and compassionately, ensuring your child receives the care they need when they need it most.
Swift Care When It Matters Most
Benefits of Emergency Care
Pain Relief
Our emergency care provides quick relief from dental pain, allowing your child to feel comfortable again. Prompt treatment helps prevent the situation from worsening and reduces the risk of prolonged discomfort.
Preservation of Oral Health
Timely emergency care can save damaged teeth and prevent complications. By addressing issues quickly, we can often avoid more extensive and costly treatments in the future, protecting your child's long-term oral health.
Peace of Mind
Knowing that expert pediatric dental care is available in emergencies provides reassurance for both parents and children. Our compassionate approach helps reduce anxiety and ensures a positive experience even in stressful situations.
the big dental emergencies
Toothache & swelling
Toothache & swelling
A toothache is a good indication to visit the dentist. Keep the area clean; rinse with warm salt water. Give your child Tylenol or Motrin to help assuage the pain. A visit to the clinic is necessary to allow the dentist to be able to properly diagnose the issue and provide appropriate treatment options. If your child is experiencing severe discomfort and/or facial swelling from an infected tooth, apply cold compresses to the affected area. Call our office right away; swelling of the face is a sign of a serious infection requiring immediate attention.
Bumped
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Bumped tooth
Sometimes a baby tooth can be bumped and become somewhat loosened in its own socket. These teeth can often firm up again on their own over time. Care should be taken to focus on allowing the tooth and gum around it to heal. Soft, gentle diet and preventing activities that may cause further injury will help allow the tooth to heal. With these injuries, color change of the tooth is possible over time. Close observation must be taken to watch for signs of development of a tooth abscess, which may require extraction by the dentist in the clinic.
Chipped
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Chipped tooth
When bumped, teeth can fracture to varying degrees. Oftentimes, a minor chip on a tooth can be monitored so long as the patient does not feel any sensitivity. If the chipped tooth causes discomfort or is an aesthetic concern, consideration is taken to restore the tooth to its natural shape - sometimes with the natural fragment that broke off, or otherwise with tooth-colored filling material. If the tooth fractures into the nerve, immediate dental attention is required in order to prevent infection of the nerve, and also to alleviate pain/discomfort.
Knocked out
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Knocked out tooth
If a baby tooth is knocked out completely, do not try to replant it. This is a tooth for the tooth fairy! We do not replant primary teeth as it can lead to damaging the development of the adult tooth underneath. Focus on allowing the gingiva to heal and providing comfort to the patient - an all-natural fruit popsicle, for instance, is perfect to provide some soothing relief.
If an adult tooth is knocked out, this is a true emergency. Be careful not to touch the root of the tooth as there are sensitive cells on its surface, but instead hold it by the crown (the part we see in a smile). Rinse it gently with milk, and if possible, try to replant the tooth. The sooner the tooth is replaced, the greater the likelihood it will survive. Call our office right away to seek emergency dental treatment immediately.
Keep a knocked out adult tooth, if unable to replant, in a moist environment like a container of milk or saliva.
Our Emergency Services
At Palm & Poppy, we're committed to providing prompt, expert care for all pediatric dental emergencies. Our flexible scheduling and comprehensive services ensure your child receives the care they need.
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Same-Day Appointments
We reserve time in our schedule for dental emergencies, allowing us to see your child on the same day in most cases. This prompt attention can make a significant difference in treatment outcomes and your child's comfort.
After-Hours Appointments
Dental emergencies don't always happen during office hours. We offer after-hours care, available by phone. Our team will triage your call, provide guidance, and arrange necessary treatment as quickly as possible.
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