Is your child dealing with a dental problem that requires immediate care? We can help!
We know that a dental emergency can leave everyone feeling panicky and nervous. Fortunately, our Foothill Ranch, CA, pediatric dentist Dr. Maryam Pearose is a pro when it comes to handling a dental emergency. Parents may have questions about emergency dentistry and dental problems, so we’ve compiled answers to the top questions.
What is a dental emergency?
A true dental emergency is any issue that requires immediate and often same-day dental care. Here at our Foothill Ranch, CA, practice, we offer urgent care to treat any dental emergency that occurs in children and teens. Not sure if your child’s issue is considered a dental emergency? It is an emergency if they are dealing with:
- A toothache
- Cracked or broken tooth
- Dislodged or partially dislodged tooth
- Knocked-out tooth
- Bitten tongue or cheek
- Broken braces
- Lost fillings or crowns
- Infection or abscess
What are the signs of a dental emergency?
Some emergencies are more obvious than others. However, you may want to turn to us right away if your child is dealing with:
- Dental pain or sensitivity
- Bleeding
- Pus
- Swelling
- Visible damage to a tooth
- Broken or damaged braces
If your child is dealing with any of these symptoms, play it safe and give our office a call. We’d be happy to discuss your child’s symptoms over the phone to determine whether they need to come in right away.
How should I handle my child’s dental emergency?
The very first call you should make is to our pediatric dental office in Foothill Ranch, CA, so we can prepare to have your child seen right away when they come into the office. We set aside time in our schedules every day for sudden and urgent dental needs so you can rest assured that we will get to your child’s issues right away.
While you should never delay coming into our office, we also understand that your child may be uncomfortable or in pain. Here are some steps to take depending on the issues your child is dealing with:
- If your child’s tooth was knocked out, place the tooth in a container of milk and immediately come into our office. We can often reattach the tooth within one hour of the injury.
- Apply a cold compress to the face to reduce swelling
- Take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory to ease pain and discomfort
- Make sure to collect any chipped or broken pieces of your child’s tooth and bring them into our office
- If orthodontic wires are broken or loose and could cut your child’s mouth or lip, apply orthodontic wax to the end of the wire and come into our office right away so we can repair or replace the wire
If your child is dealing with a dental emergency, our Foothill Ranch, CA, dentist Dr. Pearose and her team are here to help. Simply call us at (949) 716-2800, and we will get your child in right away for the care they deserve.