Toothache
Clean the area around your sore tooth thoroughly. Rinse the mouth vigorously with warm salt water or use dental floss to displace any food trapped between teeth. DO NOT place Aspirin or heat on the gum or on the aching tooth. In the event of facial swelling, apply a cold compress or ice wrapped in a cloth. Take acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain and see a dentist as soon as possible.
Broken Braces and Wires
If a broken appliance can be removed easily, take it out. If it cannot, cover the sharp or protruding portion with wax, cotton balls, gauze or chewing gum. If a wire is stuck in the gums, cheek or tongue DO NOT remove it. Take your child to The Super Dentists and their team of professionals immediately. Loose or broken appliances that do not bother your child don’t usually require emergency attention.
Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek
Ice can be applied to any bruised areas. If there is bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure with a clean gauze or cloth. If bleeding does not stop after 15 minutes or it cannot be controlled by simple pressure, take your child to a hospital emergency room.
Possible Broken Jaw
If a fractured jaw is suspected, try to keep the jaws from moving by using a towel, tie or handkerchief, and then take your child to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Bleeding After Baby Tooth Falls Out
Fold and pack a clean gauze or cloth over the bleeding area. Have your child bite on the gauze with pressure for 15 minutes. This may be repeated once. If bleeding persists, call The Super Dentists and their team of professionals.
Cold/Canker Sores
Many children occasionally suffer from “cold” or “canker” sores. Usually over the counter preparations give relief. Because some serious diseases may begin as sores, it is important to have a dental evaluation. If these sores persist, call The Super Dentists and their team of professionals.
Knocked Out Permanent Tooth
Find the tooth. Handle the tooth by the top (crown; not the root portion. You may rinse the tooth gently in cool water, but DO NOT clean or handle the tooth unnecessarily. Try to reinsert it in its socket. Have the child hold the tooth in place by biting on a clean gauze or cloth. If you cannot insert the tooth, transport the tooth in a cup containing milk or water. Call The Super Dentists and their team of professionals IMMEDIATELY! Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth.
Broken Tooth
Rinse dirt from the injured area with warm water. Place cold compresses over the face in the area of the injury. Locate and save any broken tooth fragments. Immediate dental attention is necessary. Call The Super Dentists and their team of professionals at (619) DENTIST.
Emergencies can be prevented
- Encourage your children to wear comfortable, professionally crafted mouth protectors during sports.
- Always use a car seat for young children. Require seatbelts for everyone else in the car.
- Childproof your home. A significant percentage of mouth injuries occur in children under the age of 3.
- Protect your children from unnecessary toothaches with regular dental check-ups and preventive care.
Our regular office hours are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. as well as some Saturdays. We have two locations
conveniently located near San Diego.
To make your child’s first appointment with a Pediatric Dentist and their team of professionals at The Super Dentists call (619) DENTIST (336-8478) today!