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What is a dental emergency?
A dental emergency is when a child has swelling or pain in the mouth or face. If these conditions exist, it is important
for your child to be seen by a doctor as soon as possible. For other dental conditions, it is best to schedule an
appointment so that your child can be properly evaluated.
What do I do if my child has a dental emergency?
If your child's dental emergency occurs during business hours please call our clinic. We will do our best to see your
child between our regularly scheduled appointments. If the emergency occurs after-hours and if you are a patient of
record, please call us at 303 663 3388. If you are unable to speak with the pediatric dentist within 30 minutes,
please go to a hospital’s emergency department.
It is important to get an evaluation from our pediatric dentist as soon as possible if your child has intra oral pain.
Please call our office when your child first complains of a toothache so we can try schedule an appointment as
convenient to your schedule as possible. If ignored, dental pain could lead to serious problems. Do not wait too long!
Trapped Debris between Teeth
Try gently removing the debris with a dental floss. Be careful not to cut your child's gums. Never use a sharp
instrument such as a needle or pin to remove any object that is stuck between teeth. If you can't dislodge the object
using dental floss, contact our office.
Broken, Fractured Tooth
Rinse the area with warm water. Put a cold compress over the facial area of the injury. Recover any broken tooth
fragments. Get immediate dental attention.
What should I do if my child knocks out a permanent tooth?
First of all, remain calm. If possible, find the tooth and hold it by the crown rather than the root. Replace the tooth in
the socket and hold it there with clean gauze or a washcloth. If you can't put the tooth back in the socket, place the
tooth in a clean container with milk and take your child and the glass immediately to the pediatric dentist, or an
emergency medical treatment facility.
The faster you act, the better your chances of saving the tooth!
Broken Braces and Wires
Remove a broken appliance only if it comes out easily. If it is lodged or painful to remove, cover any protruding edges
with wax, cotton balls, gauze or chewing gum. DO NOT REMOVE any wire caught in the gums, cheek or tongue; see a
dentist immediately. Emergency attention is usually not required for loose or broken appliances that cause no
discomfort.
Bitten Lip, Tongue or Cheek
Ice can be applied to any bruised areas. For bleeding, apply firm (but gentle) pressure with sterile gauze or a clean
cloth. If the bleeding does not stop with pressure or continues after 15 minutes, go to an emergency room.
Sports Injuries
What do the following have in common?: A bat, A ball, A knee or elbow, A hard surface (such as the ground or the
bottom of a swimming pool)
They all are things that could easily come into contact with your child's mouth when participating in sports. And they
all have the potential for damaging or knocking out teeth, or fracturing or dislocating a jaw. High-risk activities
include "contact" sports, such as football, boxing, martial arts (including karate and kick-boxing) and hockey, as well
as non-contact sports such as basketball, baseball, bicycle riding, roller-blading, soccer, wrestling, racquetball,
surfing, and skateboarding.
Even swimming, with all of its gentility, poses serious hazards for your child's teeth. Common swimming pool
accidents occur when children, swimming underwater, quickly ascend to the surface, hitting the hard ledge, and
loosening the front tooth. Running on slippery, slick cement and ceramic pool surfaces also can send your child
headfirst into the ground, increasing the likelihood of a chipped or loose tooth.
According to the Academy of General Dentistry, many sports-related emergencies involving teeth can be avoided by
following the rules and remembering dental first aid steps. If your child participates in any sports, a mouth guard is a
smart investment. Mouth guards are soft plastic devices that fit over the front of your child's mouth, protecting his
teeth, lips, cheeks, and gums from sports-related injuries. A well-fitting mouth guard can protect your child from
injuries to the teeth, face, and even some severe injuries to the head.
Other Conditions:
Bleeding After a Baby Tooth Falls out
Fold a piece of gauze and place it (tightly) over the bleeding area. Bite down on the gauze for 15 minutes; if bleeding
continues, see a dentist.
Cold or Canker Sores
Over-the-counter medications will usually provide temporary relief. If sores persist, visit your dentist.
A dental emergency is when a child has swelling or pain in the mouth or face. If these conditions exist, it is important
for your child to be seen by a doctor as soon as possible. For other dental conditions, it is best to schedule an
appointment so that your child can be properly evaluated.
What do I do if my child has a dental emergency?
If your child's dental emergency occurs during business hours please call our clinic. We will do our best to see your
child between our regularly scheduled appointments. If the emergency occurs after-hours and if you are a patient of
record, please call us at 303 663 3388. If you are unable to speak with the pediatric dentist within 30 minutes,
please go to a hospital’s emergency department.
It is important to get an evaluation from our pediatric dentist as soon as possible if your child has intra oral pain.
Please call our office when your child first complains of a toothache so we can try schedule an appointment as
convenient to your schedule as possible. If ignored, dental pain could lead to serious problems. Do not wait too long!
Trapped Debris between Teeth
Try gently removing the debris with a dental floss. Be careful not to cut your child's gums. Never use a sharp
instrument such as a needle or pin to remove any object that is stuck between teeth. If you can't dislodge the object
using dental floss, contact our office.
Broken, Fractured Tooth
Rinse the area with warm water. Put a cold compress over the facial area of the injury. Recover any broken tooth
fragments. Get immediate dental attention.
What should I do if my child knocks out a permanent tooth?
First of all, remain calm. If possible, find the tooth and hold it by the crown rather than the root. Replace the tooth in
the socket and hold it there with clean gauze or a washcloth. If you can't put the tooth back in the socket, place the
tooth in a clean container with milk and take your child and the glass immediately to the pediatric dentist, or an
emergency medical treatment facility.
The faster you act, the better your chances of saving the tooth!
Broken Braces and Wires
Remove a broken appliance only if it comes out easily. If it is lodged or painful to remove, cover any protruding edges
with wax, cotton balls, gauze or chewing gum. DO NOT REMOVE any wire caught in the gums, cheek or tongue; see a
dentist immediately. Emergency attention is usually not required for loose or broken appliances that cause no
discomfort.
Bitten Lip, Tongue or Cheek
Ice can be applied to any bruised areas. For bleeding, apply firm (but gentle) pressure with sterile gauze or a clean
cloth. If the bleeding does not stop with pressure or continues after 15 minutes, go to an emergency room.
Sports Injuries
What do the following have in common?: A bat, A ball, A knee or elbow, A hard surface (such as the ground or the
bottom of a swimming pool)
They all are things that could easily come into contact with your child's mouth when participating in sports. And they
all have the potential for damaging or knocking out teeth, or fracturing or dislocating a jaw. High-risk activities
include "contact" sports, such as football, boxing, martial arts (including karate and kick-boxing) and hockey, as well
as non-contact sports such as basketball, baseball, bicycle riding, roller-blading, soccer, wrestling, racquetball,
surfing, and skateboarding.
Even swimming, with all of its gentility, poses serious hazards for your child's teeth. Common swimming pool
accidents occur when children, swimming underwater, quickly ascend to the surface, hitting the hard ledge, and
loosening the front tooth. Running on slippery, slick cement and ceramic pool surfaces also can send your child
headfirst into the ground, increasing the likelihood of a chipped or loose tooth.
According to the Academy of General Dentistry, many sports-related emergencies involving teeth can be avoided by
following the rules and remembering dental first aid steps. If your child participates in any sports, a mouth guard is a
smart investment. Mouth guards are soft plastic devices that fit over the front of your child's mouth, protecting his
teeth, lips, cheeks, and gums from sports-related injuries. A well-fitting mouth guard can protect your child from
injuries to the teeth, face, and even some severe injuries to the head.
Other Conditions:
Bleeding After a Baby Tooth Falls out
Fold a piece of gauze and place it (tightly) over the bleeding area. Bite down on the gauze for 15 minutes; if bleeding
continues, see a dentist.
Cold or Canker Sores
Over-the-counter medications will usually provide temporary relief. If sores persist, visit your dentist.
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| Dental Emergencies |
P u r v i V. S h a h MS Nutrition, DDS, Pediatric Dentist Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry |
| 361 Village Square Lane, Suite 100, Castle Rock, CO 80108 |
| (303) 663 3388 |
| Send mail to webmaster@pediatricdenticare.com with comments about this website Copyright © 2006 pediatric denticare, p.c. |
Dr. Shah provides dental care for the children of Douglas County, Arapahoe County, Jefferson County and the Greater
Denver Metro Area. Children from many areas surrounding Castle Rock, Colorado come to Dr. Shah's practice,
including Castle Pines, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Denver, Elizabeth, Englewood, Franktown, Greenwood Village,
Highlands Ranch, Larkspur, Littleton, Lone Tree, Monument, Parker and Sedalia.
Dr. Shah also provides pediatric dental care for children in her practice at The Children's Hospital, Denver, The Sky
Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, Colorado and at the Medical Center of Aurora.
Denver Metro Area. Children from many areas surrounding Castle Rock, Colorado come to Dr. Shah's practice,
including Castle Pines, Centennial, Cherry Hills Village, Denver, Elizabeth, Englewood, Franktown, Greenwood Village,
Highlands Ranch, Larkspur, Littleton, Lone Tree, Monument, Parker and Sedalia.
Dr. Shah also provides pediatric dental care for children in her practice at The Children's Hospital, Denver, The Sky
Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, Colorado and at the Medical Center of Aurora.
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