What to Expect from an Emergency Children’s Dentist

Some common dental emergencies for kids include: 

• Severe toothache, often accompanied by swelling
• Displaced or knocked-out tooth 
• Broken or cracked tooth
• Loose tooth due to dental trauma 
• Abscessed tooth 
• A painful object stuck in your child’s teeth that you can’t remove  

Dental emergencies often occur when least expected. Having an emergency children’s dentist ensures your child receives the care he needs when he needs it most without delay.

If it’s a permanent tooth, retrieve the tooth by the crown, rinse it in warm water, and place it back in the socket or a glass of milk for preservation until you can come into our office for emergency care. Dr. Williams will try to save the tooth by reimplanting it in your child’s mouth. Although a knocked-out baby tooth isn’t reimplantable, you should contact us just the same so we can inspect the damage and determine the best course of action to protect the permanent tooth underneath.

Encourage your children to take good care of their teeth to reduce the risk of serious dental issues that require emergency care. Promote healthy eating habits that minimize problems with decay and gum disease. See your dentist regularly for checkups and teeth cleanings. If your child plays sports, make sure he wears a mouthguard to protect his teeth from accidental injury.

An emergency children’s dentist can ease the stress and trauma of dental emergencies by providing swift, effective care. Your child will get immediate attention to relieve pain and fear. Prompt dental care can help contain the damage, protect healthy teeth, and avoid complications in the future that can lead to more costly treatments.

You can contact Dr. Nathan Williams from New Leaf Dental in Meridian, ID, at (208) 896-2284 for all your family’s emergency dental care needs.