Nothing is scarier than when your child is sick or in pain, and you don't know what to do! The same can be said for dental emergencies. Blood or knocked-out teeth may cause you to panic or feel overwhelmed. But you don't have to worry when you have a trusted pediatric dentist in Castle Pines you can rely on during dental emergencies.
Tips From Your Emergency Children's Dentist
Here are some common tooth emergencies we handle at Sierk Children's Dentistry and what you should do until we can see your child.
- Broken tooth —If your child chips or breaks a tooth, we'll need to repair it to avoid it causing discomfort to neighboring teeth.
- Knocked-out tooth — Time is of the essence in this situation. Transport your child and their tooth as quickly as possible to the emergency dentist. If the tooth can't be placed back into its socket, use milk or saliva to keep it moist.
- Dental intrusion — This happens when the tooth is forcefully knocked into its socket. Contact your dentist immediately to avoid damage to the root or neighboring teeth.
- Painful toothache — A severe and constant toothache that keeps your child from school or their normal activities is likely indicating an infection. A tooth infection won't resolve independently and will cause more discomfort and further damage without treatment.
- Object stuck between teeth —This is a common occurrence for children who explore things with their mouths. Contact your dentist if you can't dislodge the item or if it's causing bleeding or damage to neighboring teeth.
- Tooth sensitivity — If your child is sensitive to temperature or sweets, it could indicate tooth decay. Contact your pediatric dentist for evaluation and treatment.
If you have a dental emergency, don't hesitate to contact Sierk Children's Dentistry at (303) 865-4066. Conveniently located in Highlands Ranch and Castle Pines, we're just a short drive from Lone Tree and Castle Rock.