Emergencies
Even if you take precautions to child-proof your home and provide safety gear for sports, dental emergencies can still happen. At Kenmore Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Stewart is always here for you. If an emergency occurs during regular office hours, we welcome you to contact our office. If your child is a patient of record and an emergency happens after hours or on the weekend, call our office and listen to instructions to reach Dr. Stewart.
Emergency Services
Toothache
Toothache
If your child has a toothache, inspect the tooth for trapped food. Clean around the tooth with floss. Have your child rinse with warm salt water. Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. Do not use any aspirin or topical pain relievers, as this could damage the gums. Children's acetaminophen can be administered according to the medication's directions. Contact our office for treatment.
Broken Tooth
Broken Tooth
If a tooth breaks, collect any pieces of the tooth you can find and save them. Have your child rinse with warm water and apply a cold compress to the area to prevent swelling. Contact us right away for treatment.
Canker or Cold Sore
Canker or Cold Sore
If your child has a canker or cold sore, over-the-counter medications can help. If the sore persists, however, it's important to bring your child into our office right away, to prevent more serious oral disease.
Knocked Out Permanent Tooth
Knocked Out Permanent Tooth
If your child's permanent tooth is knocked out, locate the tooth, being careful to touch only the top portion (crown). Rinse with water only. If you can, insert the tooth back into the gum. If the gum's too swollen, transport the tooth in a clean container with milk. It's possible to save a permanent tooth with fast treatment; contact us immediately.
Knocked Out Baby Tooth
Knocked Out Baby Tooth
If a baby tooth is knocked out, do not attempt to replant the tooth, as this can damage your child's developing permanent teeth. Apply pressure to arrest any bleeding. Acetaminophen can be administered for pain.
Loose Baby Tooth
Loose Baby Tooth
A loose tooth isn't an emergency; it's a normal part of growing up. If your child has a very loose tooth, however, it should be removed to prevent accidental swallowing or inhalation.
Object Caught Between Teeth
Object Caught Between Teeth
If your child has food or something else trapped between his or her teeth, use dental floss to try to remove it. Never use metal, plastic, or another sharp tool (like a wooden toothpick). If you're unable to dislodge the object with floss, contact our office.
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