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Each spring as the weather gets nicer and kids become more active outside, the incidence of dental trauma also increases. In fact, 30-40% of all children will experience a dental emergency at some point. Until you are able to get to our office, here are some steps you should take to ensure the best outcome for your child:
If there is a lot of bleeding, the most important thing is to first make sure there aren’t other serious injuries that would require immediate medical care at the emergency room.
For Baby Teeth
Because baby teeth are the placeholders for the permanent teeth, we want to make sure that any trauma to the adult teeth developing under the gum line is minimized.
- Use gauze to apply pressure to stop bleeding.
- It is not recommended to attempt to put the tooth back into the empty socket as it can potentially damage the permanent tooth underneath.
For Permanent Teeth
- For a chipped tooth: If you can locate the missing piece, place it in a clean plastic bag until you’re able to get to our office.
- For a missing tooth: Carefully pick it up without touching the root. Do not rinse or rub it clean.
- Tooth placeholder option 1: Permanent teeth should be placed back into the socket. Use clean gauze to hold it in place until you arrive at our office for treatment.
- Tooth placeholder option 2: If you are unable to get the missing tooth to fit properly into its spot, your child should keep it inside their mouth, between their cheek and gum, being very careful not to swallow it. This will keep the tooth’s root moist and clean until you can seek treatment at our office.
In the event of a dental emergency, rest assured that Dr. Matt can be reached 24/7 by our patients simply by calling 973-989-7970. Your child’s smile is important to us! Our dedicated team at Pediatric Dental Associates of Randolph in Randolph, New Jersey is always here for your child’s growing smile.
