We all hate to see our children in pain. If your child is suffering from a dental emergency, the team at Olive Tree Pediatric Dentistry is trained to help alleviate your child’s pain and manage the crisis.
When an emergency occurs, it’s essential to seek treatment for your child as soon as possible. A quick response can help Dr. Oliva save the tooth, if possible, and reduce the risk of more extensive dental care.
Pediatric dental emergencies can include:
Below are a few common scenarios and what to do if they occur:
If your child fractures a tooth, then gather any fragments you can find and store them in a clean container of milk or saliva of the child that lost the tooth. Never use water to transport a broken or knocked-out tooth. You must visit the dentist immediately to prevent infection and other complications brought on by chipped or knocked-out teeth. If the tooth is knocked out, only touch the crown of the tooth and not the root. Never replant a baby tooth. If a front permanent tooth is knocked-out, immediate replantation of the avulsed tooth at the emergency site is recommended. Please contact our dental
team for further instructions.
If your child experiences a cut on their tongue, cheek, or lip, bleeding can usually be stopped by applying clean gauze to the affected area. You can also apply ice to the site to help stop the bleed.
If your child has a toothache, then have them rinse their mouth with warm water to ease the pain. If the pain persists for more than 24 hours, contact Olive Tree Pediatric Dentistry. Persistent toothaches can indicate more serious problems that need to be observed by a dental professional.
The arrival of permanent teeth is an exciting time for children, but it can also come with some challenges. One of these challenges is when the adult teeth start to come in behind the baby teeth. This is a common occurrence and is often caused by the lower primary (baby) tooth not falling out in time for the permanent tooth to take its place.
If your child starts to wiggle the baby tooth, it will usually fall out naturally within a couple of months. If this doesn’t happen, it’s best to contact your pediatric dentist. They can easily remove the baby tooth and help the permanent tooth move into the correct position.
Sporting activities pose a risk of dental injuries to children. The use of protective equipment such as helmets, facemasks and mouthguards can reduce orafacial and dental injuries. Children with inadequate lip coverage from increased overjet have an increased risk of trauma to the upper permanent front teeth. Speak to your child’s pediatric dentist to learn more dental trauma prevention.
If your child is seven years old, speak to your child’s pediatric dentist about early preventative orthodontic treatment.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) defines mouthguard as “resilient device or appliance placed inside the mouth to reduce oral injuries, particularly to teeth and surrounding structures.” The three types of mouthguards are custom-fabricated, bite and boil and stock. Bite-and-boil and stock mouthguards can be found over-the-counter. Custom-fabricated mouthguards are fabricated at the dental office. Speak to your child’s pediatric dentist about which type is best for your child’s dentition.
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