Esdens Kids
Emergencies
What should I do if my child has a toothache?
Come to the dentist as soon as possible. We will carry out a complete examination of your child to find out the cause of the discomfort.
To comfort your child, place a cold compress on the area of the discomfort.
Avulsion
What to do in the event of avulsion of a temporary tooth or milk tooth (when the tooth has completely come out of the mouth)?
Contact your pediatric dentist as soon as possible.
Temporary teeth that are displaced out of the socket after a trauma or blow are rarely placed back into the mouth, because they could damage the germ of the permanent tooth.
Your child should be examined to assess the damage that may have occurred to other teeth, the bone or other tissues of the oral cavity.
What to do in the event of avulsion of a permanent tooth?
Contact your pediatric dentist immediately.
Time is a critical factor in saving the permanent tooth. The first thing to do is to find the tooth and if the parents consider themselves capable of doing so, wash the tooth carefully, without rubbing, simply placing it under a tap with water at room temperature (do not use soap, only water) and reposition it in your child’s socket.
If parents are unable to do so, they should soak the tooth in water or milk and take it immediately, if possible within the first hour after the trauma, to the dental clinic.
What to do if a permanent tooth is fractured
Contact your pediatric dentist immediately. Quick action can save the tooth, prevent infection, and reduce the need for extensive treatment.
Apply a cold compress to the trauma area to reduce swelling. If you can find the fractured piece of tooth, soak it in water or milk and bring it to the appointment.
How can we prevent injuries?
When a child participates in outdoor activities or sports activities, injuries can occur relatively easily.
Mouth guards are highly recommended when your child is involved in activities with a risk of falls or participating in contact or team sports.
This includes football, basketball, hockey, skating, or even gymnastics.
What to do if there is a problem with orthodontic appliances?
- If the orthodontic archwires are irritating your child’s mouth, cover the end of the archwire with a piece of cotton, gauze or orthodontic wax until you come in for your appointment.
- Do not try to remove any archwire that is in contact with soft tissue; come in immediately for your appointment.
- If a space maintainer or orthodontic appliance has become loose or has broken off, store it properly and bring it to your appointment as soon as possible.
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