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Pediatric Dental Emergencies – Reading, PA
Pediatric Dental Emergencies
In case of a dental emergency involving your child, please reach out to us right away. Our emergency contact number is accessible for urgent treatment outside of regular hours. We are committed to safeguarding your child's dental well-being. Below are some guidelines for handling urgent dental issues. Keep this information readily available on your fridge or with your emergency contacts for quick reference.
Bitten Lip or Tongue
If your child has a bleeding bitten lip or tongue, please clean the bite gently with water and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. Reach out to us for assistance in evaluating the seriousness of the bite.
Object Caught In Teeth
Please remember to use dental floss to carefully remove any debris stuck between your child's teeth. Avoid using metal, plastic, or sharp objects. If you are unable to remove the object with floss, please reach out to us for assistance.
Broken, Chipped, or Fractured Tooth
If your child has chipped or broken a piece off of a tooth, rinse their mouth with warm water and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. Please try to find and save the broken tooth fragment. Contact us right away.
Knocked-Out Tooth
In case your child's tooth gets knocked out, locate the tooth and rinse it with water (avoid using soap) by holding only the visible part (crown). Put the tooth in a clean container filled with milk. Contact us right away or head to the hospital. Acting promptly could increase the chances of saving the tooth.
Loose Tooth
It is recommended to remove a very loose tooth in your child for safety reasons to avoid the risk of swallowing or inhaling it.
Toothache
If your child is experiencing a toothache, rinse their mouth with warm water and check for any obstructions between the teeth. If the pain persists, use a cold compress to alleviate discomfort. Avoid using heat, aspirin, or topical pain relievers directly on the affected area to prevent gum damage. Children's oral pain relievers can be used as needed. Remember to schedule an appointment with a dentist promptly.
Broken Jaw
If you think your child may have a broken jaw, quickly use a cold compress to help reduce swelling. Please call our emergency number or head to the hospital right away. A broken jaw often occurs as a result of a head injury, which can be serious and potentially life-threatening.
Avoiding Injury
In order to avoid dental emergencies for your child, make sure to child-proof your home, steer clear of hard foods such as ice and popcorn kernels, always use car seats and seatbelts, and wear a mouthguard during contact sports. Ask about getting a custom-fitted mouthguard for your child and remember to brush, floss, and schedule regular appointments at our office to prevent toothaches.