At Kidz Korner Dentistry, we love to see your child healthy and happy. Unfortunately accidents and emergencies will happen, and we want you to be prepared for them. Below is a list of some of the most common emergencies that your child may experience.

What should I do if my child’s baby tooth is knocked out?
Although it is normal to lose baby teeth, an accident that damages a baby tooth could also harm the permanent tooth underneath. Contact our office as soon as possible.

What should I do if my child’s permanent tooth is knocked out?
Find the tooth. Hold the tooth by the crown (the part of the tooth you see in the mouth). Do not hold the tooth by the root. Briefly rinse the tooth gently with cool, slow running water only. Do not scrub the tooth or use soap. Just use water. Put the tooth back in the socket. If you cannot do this, place the tooth in a cup of milk. Call our office immediately. If after hours and we have not called you back within 5 minutes,go to the emergency room. This tooth must be treated immediately.

What if my child’s tooth is not knocked out but displaced from its normal position in the mouth?
Contact our office immediately. If after hours and we have not called you back within 10 minutes, go to the emergency room.

What should I do if my child has a toothache?
To comfort your child, rinse their mouth with warm water. Use dental floss to remove any food that may be trapped between the teeth. Do not put heat or aspirin on the tooth or gums. Use over the counter children’s Motrin or Tylenol. Call our office immediately.

What if something gets caught between my child’s teeth?
Gently try to remove the object with dental floss. If you are not successful, call our office. Do not try to remove the object with a sharp or pointed instrument.

What should I do if my child cuts his tongue, lip, or cheek?
Clean the area gently with a cloth. Apply ice or a cold compress to the bruised area to keep the swelling down. If there is bleeding apply firm but gentle pressure with a gauze or cloth. If bleeding does not stop after 15 minutes or it cannot be controlled by simple pressure, take your child to the emergency room.

What if my child has a severe blow to the head or a jaw fracture?
Go immediately to the emergency room. A blow to the head can be life-threatening.