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Is it a dental emergency? When in doubt, call us.

When to Call Us Right Away

Some situations need prompt attention to save a tooth or ease your child's pain. Please reach out as soon as possible if your child has a knocked-out permanent tooth, ongoing or severe tooth pain, noticeable swelling of the face or gums, bleeding that will not stop, a broken or cracked tooth, or an injury to the mouth after a fall or blow. If your child has a possible broken jaw, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or significant facial trauma, treat it as a medical emergency and head to the nearest emergency room or call 911 first.

Toothache
Gently clean around the sore tooth and rinse with warm salt water to clear away any food or debris. A cool compress on the cheek can ease swelling, and children's ibuprofen may help with discomfort. Never place aspirin directly on the tooth or gums. Call us so we can find the cause.

Knocked-out permanent tooth
Time matters. Pick the tooth up by the crown (not the root), rinse it gently, and try to place it back in the socket. If that is not possible, tuck it in a cup of milk and call us immediately.

Knocked-out baby tooth
Do not try to put it back in, as this can harm the developing adult tooth underneath. Apply gentle pressure with clean gauze to stop any bleeding and give us a call.

Broken or chipped tooth
Rinse the mouth with warm water and save any pieces you can find in milk or water. A cold compress helps with swelling. Contact us right away so we can evaluate the tooth.

Cut lip, tongue, or cheek
Clean the area gently and press with clean gauze to control bleeding. A cold compress can reduce swelling. If bleeding does not slow after about 15 minutes, seek emergency care.

Object stuck between teeth
Try gently easing it out with dental floss. Never use anything sharp or metal to dig at it. If it will not come free, give us a call and we will help.