Your Child Is Scared, But You Don't Need to Be

A dental emergency is a scary experience for a child. Luckily, Dr. Yedda Gomes-Ruane can make the experience a little less traumatic for both you and your child. She offers emergency kids' dentistry services at Dentistry for Children at Weston, PA and has successfully handled all types of dental emergencies. Thanks to her extensive background in pediatric dentistry, she knows just what to do to calm Dentenal Emergencyyour child, quickly assess the situation and provide treatment to ease your little one's pain. She shares some information about dental emergencies.

What is a dental emergency?

Blows to the face during a fall or as a result of playing sports can knock out your child's tooth or loosen it. Prompt emergency dental care is essential if your child experiences this type of injury. Other types of emergencies include a broken tooth, abscess or an injury that causes bleeding and pain in the cheeks, mouth or gums.

How should I handle a dental emergency?

If an emergency occurs, try not to panic. If you lose control, your child may become more frightened. Call your child's pediatric dentist immediately to schedule an emergency appointment.

What can I do to help my child before we get to the dentist's office?

Ice and over-the-counter pain medications can help your child manage the pain that often accompanies dental emergencies. If your child has knocked out a tooth, rinse it with water and try to put it back in the socket. In some cases, the tooth might not fit. Don't try to force it. Instead, wrap it in some gauze and place it in a container with saliva or milk.

What will the pediatric dentist do to help my child?

Treatment depends on the emergency. If the problem is a knocked out tooth, your Weston dentist will reimplant the tooth and may use a splint attached to surrounding teeth to support the tooth until it reattaches to the bone. In some cases, a root canal may also be needed.

Antibiotics are used to treat abscesses, although your child may need a root canal once the infection heals. A broken tooth might require a crown or extraction if it has broken at the gum line. Bleeding wounds will be thoroughly cleaned and stitched if necessary, although in some cases, a referral to an oral or plastic surgeon may be needed. During treatment, your child's pediatric dentist will keep his or her comfort in mind and will explain all procedures in an age-appropriate way.

Whether your child needs emergency kids' dentistry services or a dental exam, Dr. Yedda Gomes-Ruane of Dentistry for Children at Weston, PA, offers quality, compassionate dental care. Call her at (954) 384-4560 to schedule an appointment for your son or daughter.

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Dentistry for Children at Weston

1608 Town Center Blvd Suite B

Weston, FL 33326

(954) 384-4560