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If your child is experiencing a dental emergency, it’s essential to act quickly and call our pediatric dentist on the same day. Dr. Natalie Muir-Young and our team understand that dental emergencies can be stressful for both the child and the parent, so we offer prompt emergency appointments to alleviate pain and discomfort as soon as possible. For best results, it’s important to contact us as soon as possible. If you’re calling after hours, please be sure to leave a detailed message with a callback number.
Pediatric Dental Emergencies
We’ve put together a list of the most common reasons we see children’s emergencies and what you can do to help your child if they’re in pain.
Toothaches are a common dental emergency that can cause significant pain and discomfort. Toothaches can be caused by tooth decay, dental abscesses, and other issues. If your child is experiencing a toothache, rinse their mouth with warm water and apply a cold compress to the outside of the affected area. An anti-inflammatory such as Motrin can also be helpful when taken as directed. However, most toothaches continue to recur until we can treat them in our office.
Broken teeth can be caused by a variety of things, including falls, sports injuries, and chewing hard non-food objects. If your child has a broken tooth, call our office immediately. For large tooth fragments, store the tooth in milk and bring it with you to your appointment.
If your child has a knocked-out tooth, it is essential to act quickly. Rinse the tooth with water, being careful not to touch the root, and try to reinsert it into the socket. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, place it in a container of milk or saline and contact Young Smiles right away. Our pediatric dentist can help save the tooth or create a plan that minimizes side-effects to the rest of your child’s smile.
Dental trauma can be caused by a variety of things, including sports, playing on a trampoline, or a car accident. If your child has experienced a traumatic injury to their mouth, contact Young Smiles right away. We can provide prompt and professional care to alleviate pain and discomfort and prevent further damage to the teeth and gums.
Call Our Arlington Emergency Pediatric Dentist
At Young Smiles, we understand that dental emergencies can be stressful for both the child and the parent, which is why we provide a comfortable and welcoming environment to ensure that your child feels at ease during their emergency visit.
Our pediatric dentist in Arlington is trained and experienced in providing prompt and professional care to alleviate pain and discomfort and prevent further damage to the teeth and gums.
In most cases, Dr. Natalie Muir-Young provides same-day emergency appointments during normal business hours. If you need assistance, please contact our office.