If you face a dental emergency, give us a call immediately. If you need urgent treatment after hours, you can call our emergency number. We are always here to assist when your child’s dental health is at risk. Below are tips on dealing with urgent dental situations. You may want to display this list on your refrigerator or store it near your emergency phone numbers for easy reference.
Schedule Your Appointment TodayBitten Lip or Tongue
If your child has bitten their lip or tongue severely enough to cause bleeding, clean the bite gently with water and use a cold compress (a cold, wet towel or washcloth pressed firmly against the area) to reduce or avoid swelling. Give us a call to help determine how serious the bite is.
Object Caught In Teeth
If your child has something caught between their teeth, use dental floss to gently remove it. Never use a metal, plastic, or sharp tool to remove a stuck object. If you are unable to remove the item with dental floss, give us a call.
Broken, Chipped, or Fractured Tooth
If your child has chipped or broken a piece off of their tooth, have them rinse their mouth with warm water, then use a cold compress to reduce swelling. Try to locate and save the tooth fragment that broke off. Call us immediately.
Knocked Out Tooth
If your child’s tooth has been knocked out of the mouth, find the tooth and rinse it with water (no soap), taking care to only touch the crown of the tooth (the part you can see when it’s in place). Place the tooth in a clean container with milk. Call us immediately and/or head to the hospital. If you act quickly it's possible to save the tooth.
Loose Tooth
If your child has a very loose tooth, it should be removed to avoid being swallowed or inhaled.
Thrive Pediatric Dentistry Reviews
Dr Diane and her hygienist are so great with kids!! My son loves going to the dentist now.
This post was actually from six months ago, I just realized it never went through! Today was our daughter's very first dentist appointment!! Dr. Diane, her dental hygienist, and the staff were all so friendly, caring and amazing! From the moment we walked in we were so happy there! We would absolutely recommend them!! Thank you for making Carla's first dentist appointment, a positive one!!Today our daughter had her second dentist visit and it went just as well as the first. The dentist is such a sweetheart and so is the hygienist! Our daughter was happy for her second visit and even more excited to pick another surprise! Thank you for helping Carla's first two experiences at your office feel comfortable! See you next time!
We had a double tooth extraction and everything from start to finish was just amazing. The team was so soothing and everything went so smoothly. Highly recommend!
After a horrible experience at a family dentist my daughter did absolutely amazing at Thrive! And thats all thanks to the lovely staff!! My 8 year wants to go back to the dentist and that means everything to me! Dr.Diane was so gentle and made my daughter feel comfortable from the moment she met her. Highly recommend this office. We will definitely be back!!! P.s the new patient welcome sign was such a great way to feel welcomed!!!
Dr. Lee & her staff are wonderful!! My daughter used to have major anxiety at the dentist, especially regarding the Novocain needle… but Dr. Lee keeps the vibes light, comfortable, casual and discreet. My daughter didn’t even flinch getting her needle/dental work done today! Dr. Lee is also so sweet and patient with my 3 year old at his cleanings. We also appreciate the wonderful orthodontic staff who takes care of my daughter’s braces. I would recommend this place to anyone!
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Toothache
If your child complains of a toothache, rinse their mouth with warm water and inspect the teeth to be sure there is nothing caught between them. If pain continues, use a cold compress to ease the pain. Do not apply heat or any kind of aspirin or topical pain reliever directly to the affected area, as this can cause damage to the gums. Children’s pain relievers may be taken orally. Schedule an appointment immediately.
Broken Jaw
If you know or suspect your child has sustained a broken jaw, use a cold compress to reduce swelling. Call our emergency number and/or head to the hospital immediately. In many cases a broken jaw is the result of a blow to the head. Severe blows to the head can be dangerous and even life-threatening.
Avoiding Injury
You can help your child avoid dental emergencies. Child-proof your house to avoid falls. Don't let your child chew on ice, popcorn kernels, or other hard foods. Always use car seats for young children and require seat belts for older children. And if your child plays contact sports, have them wear a mouthguard. Ask us about creating a custom-fitted mouthguard for your child. Finally, prevent toothaches with regular brushing, flossing, and visits to our office.
