As a parent, you are likely to experience a large number of emergencies with your child. Whether your child falls or gets injured in any other manner, their teeth are always in grave danger of injury. Understanding the different injuries that can occur to your child and when it is important to involve your dentist is important.
Toothaches
Toothaches happen all the time. Inspect your child’s mouth and thoroughly clean the area that is causing the pain. Do your best to brush, floss and rinse the area to determine if there is any swelling or redness. Sometimes tooth pain can occur from food that is stuck in the tooth. If the pain does not subside after a thorough cleaning, contact your dental professional to help you determine the root of the problem.
Knocked Out Teeth
It is every parent’s worst nightmare to have your child’s tooth knocked out. Whether or not the tooth was permanent will make a difference in your child’s treatment. Baby teeth that are damaged or knocked out typically do not require treatment. If your child’s baby teeth are damaged, it is worth taking him to the dentist in Amarillo to determine if there is any treatment that needs to be done. More often than not, nothing can be done. You simply have to wait for the permanent tooth to grow in.
If your child has knocked out a permanent tooth, you have a more serious issue on your hands. It is imperative to get to the dental office immediately when a permanent tooth is knocked out. Depending on the age of the child, you can try to reinsert the tooth back into the gums if it is still intact. Older children can hold the tooth in place with their cheek or hand while you transport them to the dental office. Younger children might not be able to handle this. If this occurs, simply place the tooth in a cup with their saliva and get to the dental office as fast as possible. The faster you seek treatment, the easier it is to save the tooth.
Chipped Teeth
In the event of a chipped or fractured tooth, time is of the essence. Getting to the dental office as soon as possible will save the tooth from infection or even losing the tooth. Right when the impact occurs, rinse the tooth and apply ice to the area that hurts. After you have calmed everyone down, it is important to go straight to the dentist to have the appropriate treatment done to save the tooth, as well as avoid unnecessary pain for your child.
Contact Panhandle Dental to schedule an appointment for dental services by calling us at (806) 677-0202. We look forward to providing the trusted dental services you can depend on.
