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What is a Dental Emergency?
Common dental emergencies include experiencing one or more of the following situations:
- Knocked-out baby or permanent tooth
- Tooth pushed out of position
- Broken, chipped, or fractured tooth
- Injury to the tongue, lips, or cheeks.
Common Dental Emergencies and what to do?
Here’s a look at some of the most common dental emergencies and things you can do to help:
Knocked-Out Permanent Tooth:
If possible, find the tooth and pick it up by the crown, not by the root. Rinse it gently with water only. DO NOT scrub the tooth or clean it with soap or toothpaste. If the tooth is sound and has no fractures, try to reinsert it in the socket and have your child hold it in place by biting on a gauze or clean cloth. If you cannot reinsert the tooth, transport it in a cup containing milk, or if your child is old enough, place it in their mouth beside the cheek. Contact us for an emergency appointment immediately! Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth.
Knocked-Out Baby Tooth:
Unlike a permanent tooth, a baby tooth should not be reimplanted because that may potentially harm the developing permanent teeth. In most cases, no additional treatment is necessary.
Dislodged Permanent Tooth:
Trauma can result in a tooth being dislodged or pushed out of place. It may become intruded or pushed up into the gum, appearing shorter than the adjacent teeth, or may be extruded or pushed further out of the gum, appearing longer than the adjacent teeth. In some cases, a tooth is luxated, meaning it is pushed back into the mouth or forward toward the lips. Depending on the position of the dislodged tooth, we may need to stabilize it and reposition it. Make sure to contact us for an appointment right away.
Dislodged Baby Tooth:
Dislodged baby teeth usually heal on their own. If, however, a tooth is too loose or severely dislodged, we may need to remove it.
Broken, Chipped, or Fractured Tooth:
Rinse with warm water and apply a cold compress to the area. Try to locate and save any tooth fragments and place them in a container with milk. Contact our dental office right away.
Lip or Tongue Injury:
Clean the area with water, place gentle pressure to stop any bleeding, and contact our office immediately. If there’s heavy, uncontrolled bleeding, please take your child to the nearest emergency room.
If your child is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911 right away. For urgent dental issues, you can also reach out to Glee Children’s Dentistry, your Arlington, TX emergency dentist for immediate assistance.
Quick Relief for Dental Emergencies Near You
If your child encounters any of the situations mentioned above, feel free to call Glee Children’s Dentistry for same-day appointments. For after-hours assistance, you can also reach out to our team through phone call or text for emergency dental care in Arlington, TX.