Know When to Call 911
Some Injuries Require Immediate Medical Attention
Call 911 or visit the nearest hospital emergency department for
a serious head, neck, or facial injury; difficulty breathing or
swallowing; loss of consciousness; uncontrolled bleeding; or
rapidly increasing facial swelling.
What Parents Should Do
Common Pediatric Dental Emergencies
Call North Star Pediatric Dentistry as soon as possible after a dental injury.
The following steps may help protect your child’s smile while you
are arranging professional care.
Toothache or Dental Abscess
- Rinse your child’s mouth gently with warm water.
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Use dental floss carefully if food may be trapped between
the teeth.
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Do not place aspirin or another medication directly against
the tooth or gums.
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Call our office promptly, especially if pain is accompanied
by swelling or fever.
Chipped or Broken Tooth
- Rinse your child’s mouth gently with warm water.
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Save any tooth fragments and bring them to the appointment.
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Apply a cold compress to the outside of the face to help
control swelling.
- Call our office for an emergency evaluation.
Knocked-Out Permanent Tooth
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Hold the tooth by its crown—the white chewing portion—and
avoid touching the root.
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If the tooth is dirty, rinse it briefly and gently without
scrubbing or removing attached tissue.
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If it cannot be returned to its socket safely, place it in
milk or a dental tooth-preservation product.
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Call us immediately. Fast treatment may improve the chance
of saving the tooth.
Knocked-Out Baby Tooth
- Do not attempt to place a baby tooth back into its socket.
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Locate the tooth if possible and bring it to the dental
appointment.
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Apply gentle pressure with clean gauze if the area is
bleeding.
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Call our office so the injury and developing permanent tooth
can be evaluated.
Loose or Partially Displaced Tooth
- Do not force the tooth back into position.
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Ask your child to avoid touching or moving the injured tooth.
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Apply a cold compress to the outside of the face as needed.
- Contact our office for immediate guidance.
Injury to the Lips, Cheeks, Tongue, or Gums
- Clean the area gently with water.
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Apply firm, gentle pressure with clean gauze to control
bleeding.
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Use a cold compress outside the mouth to help reduce
swelling.
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Seek emergency medical care if bleeding is heavy or does
not stop.
Lost Filling or Dental Crown
- Save the restoration if you can locate it.
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Do not use household glue or attempt a permanent repair
at home.
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Call our office promptly for instructions and an appointment.
Possible Jaw or Facial Injury
- Apply a cold compress without placing heavy pressure on the injury.
- Do not attempt to reposition the jaw.
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Visit a hospital emergency department immediately for a
possible jaw fracture or serious facial injury.
Call for Prompt Assistance
Contact North Star Pediatric Dentistry for Emergency Dental Care
If your child is experiencing a dental emergency in Maple Grove,
MN, contact our pediatric dental team immediately for
guidance and prompt care.
Call (763) 367-6580
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