A Houston Dentist Gives Guidance for Dental Emergencies
My son had one of his front permanent teeth knocked out in baseball practice.
If at all possible, get to the office of a Houston dentist within one hour of the accident. If you wait longer than one hour, the chances of the tooth being successfully re-implanted are slim. If you have time before you leave the house, have him rinse his mouth in cool water. Do not wipe it or scrub it.
While calling the dental emergency line, place the tooth in a glass of water, or even better, milk if you have any. While on the way to the office of your Houston dentist, bring it wrapped it in a clean, damp cloth.
Please be aware that teeth like this that have been knocked out have to be treated with a root canal. However, the tooth itself will survive for years if it is re-implanted one hour after the injury.
My daughter slammed her front baby tooth on the floor and now it's dark. Is it dead?
It may very well be, but we can’t be sure until you bring her in. The dark color is an indicator that the blow has broken a blood vessel at the tip of the tooth root. However, do not despair or assume the worst just yet. Baby teeth are very tough, and they can withstand impacts that almost always kill adult teeth.
Nevertheless, consider this a true dental emergency and get your daughter to a Houston dentist ASAP for an examination.
How long will it take to fix my son’s tooth that he chipped?
If you are can find the fragment, bring it with you to the office. There are times when a cosmetic dentist can bond the fragment back onto the tooth. Even without the fragment, though, a skilled cosmetic dentist can restore the natural look and shape of the tooth in less than one hour.
What should I do if my child has a toothache?
Call your Houston dentist immediately. It is a good idea to rinse your child’s mouth with lukewarm water and applying cloth-wrapped ice to the face. We do not recommend that you use any warm water or apply any form of heat.
NEVER PUT AN ASPIRIN ON THE TOOTH OR GUMS. ASPIRIN IS ACIDIC AND CAN BURN THE SKIN. ONLY SWALLOW ASPIRING, NEVER USE IT FOR TOPICAL CARE.
How do I keep dental emergencies from happening in the first place?
For toddlers, child proof the house. Pad sharp corners, handles on furniture, and door knobs that stick out. Lock the doors to the rooms with this furniture. Make sure you secure your child in his or her safety seat when you drive, and always double check the strap on the stroller when you put your child in it.
Mouthguards will often prevent dental emergencies in older children. Most dental injuries happen at or near the home, not on the sports court or athletic court, so have your child wear his or her mouthguard even when playing at home.
If at all possible, get to the office of a Houston dentist within one hour of the accident. If you wait longer than one hour, the chances of the tooth being successfully re-implanted are slim. If you have time before you leave the house, have him rinse his mouth in cool water. Do not wipe it or scrub it.
While calling the dental emergency line, place the tooth in a glass of water, or even better, milk if you have any. While on the way to the office of your Houston dentist, bring it wrapped it in a clean, damp cloth.
Please be aware that teeth like this that have been knocked out have to be treated with a root canal. However, the tooth itself will survive for years if it is re-implanted one hour after the injury.
My daughter slammed her front baby tooth on the floor and now it's dark. Is it dead?
It may very well be, but we can’t be sure until you bring her in. The dark color is an indicator that the blow has broken a blood vessel at the tip of the tooth root. However, do not despair or assume the worst just yet. Baby teeth are very tough, and they can withstand impacts that almost always kill adult teeth.
Nevertheless, consider this a true dental emergency and get your daughter to a Houston dentist ASAP for an examination.
How long will it take to fix my son’s tooth that he chipped?
If you are can find the fragment, bring it with you to the office. There are times when a cosmetic dentist can bond the fragment back onto the tooth. Even without the fragment, though, a skilled cosmetic dentist can restore the natural look and shape of the tooth in less than one hour.
What should I do if my child has a toothache?
Call your Houston dentist immediately. It is a good idea to rinse your child’s mouth with lukewarm water and applying cloth-wrapped ice to the face. We do not recommend that you use any warm water or apply any form of heat.
NEVER PUT AN ASPIRIN ON THE TOOTH OR GUMS. ASPIRIN IS ACIDIC AND CAN BURN THE SKIN. ONLY SWALLOW ASPIRING, NEVER USE IT FOR TOPICAL CARE.
How do I keep dental emergencies from happening in the first place?
For toddlers, child proof the house. Pad sharp corners, handles on furniture, and door knobs that stick out. Lock the doors to the rooms with this furniture. Make sure you secure your child in his or her safety seat when you drive, and always double check the strap on the stroller when you put your child in it.
Mouthguards will often prevent dental emergencies in older children. Most dental injuries happen at or near the home, not on the sports court or athletic court, so have your child wear his or her mouthguard even when playing at home.
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