Toothache:
Clean the area of the affected tooth. Rinse the
mouth thoroughly with warm water or use dental floss
to dislodge any food that may be impacted. If the
pain still exists, contact your child's dentist. Do
not place aspirin or heat on the gum or on the
aching tooth. If the face is swollen, apply cold
compresses and contact your dentist immediately.
Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip
or Cheek: Apply ice to injured areas to help
control swelling. If there is bleeding, apply firm
but gentle pressure with a gauze or cloth. If
bleeding cannot be controlled by simple pressure,
call a doctor or visit the hospital emergency room.
Knocked Out Permanent
Tooth: If possible, find the tooth. Handle it by
the crown, not by the root. You may rinse the tooth
with water only. DO NOT clean with soap, scrub or
handle the tooth unnecessarily. Inspect the tooth
for fractures. If it is sound, try to reinsert it in
the socket. Have the patient hold the tooth in place
by biting on a gauze. If you cannot reinsert the
tooth, transport the tooth in a cup containing the
patient’s saliva or milk. If the patient is old
enough, the tooth may also be carried in the
patient’s mouth (beside the cheek). The patient must
see a dentist IMMEDIATELY! Time is a critical factor
in saving the tooth.
Knocked Out Baby Tooth:
Contact your pediatric dentist during business
hours. This is not usually an emergency, and in most
cases, no treatment is necessary.
Chipped or Fractured
Permanent Tooth: Contact your pediatric dentist
immediately. Quick action can save the tooth,
prevent infection and reduce the need for extensive
dental treatment. Rinse the mouth with water and
apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If
possible, locate and save any broken tooth fragments
and bring them with you to the dentist.
Chipped or Fractured Baby
Tooth: Contact your pediatric dentist.
Severe Blow to the Head:
Take your child to the nearest hospital emergency
room immediately.
Possible Broken or
Fractured Jaw: Keep the jaw from moving and take
your child to the nearest hospital emergency room.
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