Trauma

If any dental trauma happens, call the office to see how quickly your child needs to be evaluated. Below are some tips for many common dental injuries:

• If a baby, toddler, or young child bumps their gums or teeth: apply pressure to any areas that are bleeding, administer acetaminophen or ibuprofen as needed for pain and offer a sugar-free popsicle to help reduce the swelling.

• If a permanent tooth is chipped or broken: collect any and all pieces of the tooth, apply cold compress to area, and call the office.

• If a baby tooth accidentally gets knocked out, it can’t be put back in. Call the office and see if your child needs to be evaluated at the office. Otherwise, find the tooth to give to the Tooth Fairy.

• If a permanent tooth is accidentally gets knocked out, it is a dental emergency! Call the office immediately. Find the tooth and place it in milk. Do not store the tooth in tap water. Hold a compress to the area to limit bleeding, and get to the dentist ASAP!