Emergency Dental Care

What Constitutes a Pediatric Dental Emergency?

A dental emergency is a situation requiring immediate care to save a tooth, relieve dental pain, treat an infection, or stop bleeding. Dental emergencies include a knocked-out tooth, oral infection, a persistent toothache, severe bleeding from the mouth, or a loose, chipped, or broken tooth.

If your child ever experiences a dental emergency, make sure to contact our office immediately. We are happy to offer same-day emergency appointments to get your child's oral health back on track. If, however, your child experiences a dental emergency outside of our office hours, please call our office for guidance.

Note: If your child experiences a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 for immediate assistance.

How Can You Avoid Dental Emergencies?

Prevention is the best way to keep dental emergencies at bay, so encourage your child to brush and floss daily to lower the risk of tooth decay and cavities. You can also help your child maintain a healthy smile by limiting sugary foods and drinks and avoiding hard foods and candies that can chip or damage a tooth, providing an entryway for harmful bacteria. If your child is involved in contact sports, we recommend wearing a custom sports mouthguard to lower the risk of damage to the teeth and gums.

It's also essential to maintain your child's routine dental exams and cleanings. Dr. Tyfanni and her team at Sunny Side of the Street Pediatric Dentistry will ensure your little one's smile stays in tip-top shape.

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