Toothache
Clean the area of the affected tooth. Rinse the mouth thoroughly with warm water or use dental floss to dislodge any food that may be impacted. If the pain still exists, contact your child's dentist. Do not place aspirin or heat on the gum or on the aching tooth. If the face is swollen, apply cold compresses and contact your dentist immediately.
Cut or Bitten Tongue,
Lip or Cheek
Apply ice to injured areas to help control swelling. If there is
bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure with a gauze or cloth. Call
a doctor or visit the hospital emergency room.
Knocked Out
Permanent Tooth
If possible, find the tooth. Handle it by the crown, not by the
root. DO NOT clean with soap, scrub or handle the tooth
unnecessarily. Inspect the tooth for fractures. If it is sound, try
to reinsert it in the socket. Have the patient hold the tooth in
place by biting on a gauze. If you cannot reinsert the tooth,
transport the tooth in a cup containing the patient’s saliva or
milk. If the patient is old enough, the tooth may also be carried in
the patient’s mouth (beside the cheek). The patient must see a
dentist IMMEDIATELY! Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth.
Knocked Out
Baby Tooth
Contact your pediatric dentist.
Chipped or
Fractured Permanent Tooth
Contact your
pediatric dentist immediately. Quick action can save the tooth,
prevent infection and reduce the need for extensive dental
treatment. Rinse the mouth with water and apply cold compresses to
reduce swelling. If possible, locate and save any broken tooth
fragments and bring them with you to the dentist.
Chipped or
Fractured Baby Tooth
Contact your pediatric dentist.
Severe Blow
to the Head
Take your child to the
nearest hospital emergency room immediately.
Possible
Broken or Fractured Jaw
Keep the jaw from moving and take your child to the nearest hospital
emergency room.
