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Dental Emergency Here at Portland Children's Dentistry, we always make time for dental emergencies. There is always a dentist on call, so Dr. David, Dr. Patty, or Dr. Jennifer will be able to answer your questions in the event that your child has an emergency.If you believe a trauma warrants it, or if you are not sure, please call 911 immediately. Otherwise, call us right away at (503) 893-2889 and let us know what happened. If the emergency occurs outside of office hours, you will be able to reach Dr. David, Dr. Patty, or Dr. Jennifer through our office phone number. What If Your Child's Tooth Gets Knocked Out, Fractured, or Loosened?Anytime your child accidentally knocks out, fractures, or loosens a tooth, you should let us know, so that we can gauge what the best course of action is and make plans to follow through as needed. Knocked Out ToothIf a baby tooth is knocked out we will not replace it. Re-implanting a baby tooth can cause more harm than good, and can even damage the adult tooth that is waiting to erupt.
Fractured toothA tooth fracture may involve the outer layers of the tooth (enamel and dentin) or extend to the blood vessels and nerves (pulp) that run down the middle of the tooth. A tooth fracture which extends to the pulp requires immediate treatment in order to give the tooth the best chance of remaining healthy. If you see the tooth bleeding from the center (not from the gums), it is important that your child be seen right away. Fractured toothA tooth fracture may involve the outer layers of the tooth (enamel and dentin) or extend to the blood vessels and nerves (pulp) that run down the middle of the tooth. A tooth fracture which extends to the pulp may require immediate treatment in order to give the tooth the best chance of remaining healthy. Call us and let us know if you see the tooth bleeding from the center (not from the gums). Loose/Displaced toothA tooth that has become loose after a trauma may need treatment or just monitoring. An exam and x-ray will help to determine the best course of treatment. What If Your Child Has a Toothache or PainToothaches can come from any number of sources. Make note of the circumstances surrounding the discomfort and call to let us know details. A few of the questions we will ask include:
When Your Child Has Swelling or InfectionSwelling of the gums or face can be a sign of dental infection which could be a true emergency. A small swelling that can only be seen in the mouth is a sign of infection but generally one that does not need to be treated urgently. This may appear as a small bump above the affected tooth. If the swelling extends outside of the mouth this can be a true emergency that needs to be handled urgently. Swelling that extends up towards the eye or down below the mandible (jaw bone) should be addressed immediately by a dentist or emergency room team. Antibiotics may be indicated if the infection is causing fever, pain, extensive swelling, and difficulty breathing or swallowing. If you have any questions about a potential dental emergency, contact our Portland office at (503) 893-2889 today, and we can discuss the best options for your particular circumstances. |
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