Emergency Dental Care In Centerville

Call Us Immediately If Your Child Has:

• Severe toothache (especially if they also have a fever or any swelling)
• A chipped, broken, or knocked-out tooth (permanent or baby-teeth)
• Bleeding from their mouth that doesn’t stop (even after 10-15 minutes of direct pressure)
• Something stuck in their teeth (that can’t be removed with floss)
• Noticeable swelling (around their mouth, jaws or gums)
• Difficulty opening or closing their mouth (or pain when chewing)
• A loose or displaced tooth (pushed out of normal position due to injury)

When To Call 911 Or Visit The Emergency Room

• If your child has a broken jaw
• If there is uncontrolled bleeding that you cannot stop
• If your child is having difficulty breathing or swallowing
• If your child is unconscious or unresponsive
• For any severe head trauma accompanying a dental injury

What To Do Until You Reach Us

For A Knocked-Out Permanent Tooth:

• Find the tooth. Hold it by the crown (the chewing part), not the root.
• If possible, gently put it back into the socket. Have your child bite down gently on gauze or a clean cloth to hold it in place.
• If putting it back isn’t possible, place the tooth in a sealed container filled with milk. Do NOT place in water.
• Time is critical! Get to our office immediately.

For A Chipped or Broken Tooth:

• Rinse your child’s mouth with warm water.
• If there’s bleeding, apply gentle pressure with a clean piece of gauze.
• Apply a cold compress to the outside of the mouth/cheek to reduce swelling.
• Collect any tooth fragments if possible.

For A Severe Toothache/Swelling:

• Rinse the mouth thoroughly with warm water.
• Gently floss around the affected tooth to remove any lodged food particles.
• Apply a cold compress to the outside of the cheek to reduce swelling.
• Administer age-appropriate over-the-counter pain relievers (e.g., children’s ibuprofen or acetaminophen) as directed on the label. Do not place aspirin directly on the gums.

For Bleeding From Your Child’s Mouth:

• Apply firm, but gentle, pressure to the area with a clean piece of gauze or cloth for 10-15 minutes.
• If the bleeding doesn’t stop, continue pressure and call us.

We’re Here To Help

For emergency pediatric dental care in Centerville, call us immediately at 801-295-8322. We can often help on the same day.