We all hate to see our children in pain. If your child is suffering from a dental emergency, the team at Dr. Sarah Kim is trained to help alleviate your child’s pain and manage the crisis.
When an emergency occurs, it’s essential to seek treatment for your child as soon as possible. A quick response can help Dr. Sarah Kim save the tooth, if possible, and reduce the risk of more extensive dental care.
Below are a few common scenarios and what to do if they occur:
Think of a tooth’s top (chewing) surface as mountains with many grooves. When your child eats, food gets caught in those grooves. Although daily brushing is essential, applying a dental sealant will enhance the ability to keep those hard-to-reach areas clean. A dental sealant flows into the grooves, “sealing” the tooth and reducing the probability of cavities.
If your child experiences a cut on their tongue, cheek, or lip, bleeding can usually be stopped by applying clean gauze to the affected area. You can also apply ice to the site to help stop the bleed. If you cannot stop the bleeding, call our office or visit the emergency room. If your child has an open oral wound for a long period of time, they can be susceptible to infection.
If your child has a toothache, then have them rinse their mouth with warm water to ease the pain. If the pain persists for more than 24 hours, contact Children’s Dentistry of Rancho Cucamonga. Persistent toothaches can indicate more serious problems that need to be observed by a dental professional.
The arrival of permanent teeth is an exciting time for children, but it can also come with some challenges. One of these challenges is when the adult teeth start to come in behind the baby teeth. This is a common occurrence and is often caused by the lower primary (baby) tooth not falling out in time for the permanent tooth to take its place.
If your child starts to wiggle the baby tooth, it will usually fall out naturally within a couple of months. If this doesn’t happen, it’s best to contact your pediatric dentist. They can easily remove the baby tooth and help the permanent tooth move into the correct position.
In conclusion, if you notice that your child’s adult teeth are coming in behind the baby teeth, there’s no need to worry. With a little help from your pediatric dentist, the problem can be easily resolved and your child will be on their way to a beautiful, healthy smile.
If your child has a dental emergency, call our office today, and we can work to get you in to be seen right away.
