Dental emergencies can feel stressful, especially when your child is experiencing pain or a knocked-out tooth! However, the first step is not to panic, and the next step is to contact your emergency children's dentist in Palos Heights at (708) 263-6708.
At Palos Pediatric Dentistry, we make every effort to care for emergency patients promptly and provide quick relief for your child and peace of mind for you. Even if it's after business hours, we'll guide you through what you need to do to help your little one until one of our dentists can see them.
Here are some common children's tooth emergencies and how to handle them.
#1 Knocked-Out Tooth
What we do with a knocked-out tooth depends largely on if it's a baby tooth (which will eventually fall out) or a primary "adult" tooth. Contact our team right away so we can guide you through the process.
We may be able to save a primary tooth if we can treat it right away. You'll need to transport it carefully, being diligent not to handle the root or touch it too much. Placing it back in its socket is best if possible. If not, transporting it in milk or saliva will keep the cells moist until you arrive at the dentist.
#2 A Chipped or Broken Tooth
A chipped or broken tooth can cause discomfort, and you should contact your Palos Heights pediatric dentist immediately to evaluate your child. Your dentist may be able to smooth the tooth if it's chipped or cover it with a small crown if it's fractured or broken.
#3 Toothaches
Several factors may cause a toothache; however, pain is typically an indicator of a problem, so it's best to contact your children's dentist immediately. Toothaches can result from trauma or an indicator of decay inside the tooth.
Your pediatric dentist will determine the cause and recommend the next best steps.
Don't wait to contact our team at (708) 263-6708 for prompt emergency dental care.
