The Heights Location
2723 Yale St. Suite 104, Houston, TX 77008
West University Place Location
6115 Edloe St, Suite A, West University Place, TX 77005
Pediatric Dental Emergencies
At Dentini Pediatric Dentistry, we know all too well that no parent ever wants to see their children in pain. We hope your family never experiences a pediatric dental emergency, but if you find yourselves in an emergency situation, our Houston Heights-area dentist office is available to handle dental emergencies when they arise.
Being educated and knowing what to do in case of a dental emergency can be the difference between saving and losing a tooth. The first step we recommend is saving our dentist’s phone number in your smartphone: 713-242-1288. Contact us right away if your child experiences an oral healthcare emergency. If we are not open, please go to the nearest emergency room or clinic.
Common Emergencies
Here are some of the most common pediatric dental emergencies that Dentini Pediatric Dentistry treats:
- Toothache
- Knocked-out Tooth (Dental Avulsion)
- Dental Intrusion
- Tooth Displacement
- Broken Tooth
- Dental Concussion
What to Do
If your child is suffering from a dental emergency, come see us immediately at our Houston Heights dentist office. You can help your child and our dentist before your visit by practicing the following steps:
- Rinse child’s mouth with water.
- Apply a cold, damp compress to the affected area to reduce swelling.
- Keep young children’s lost teeth in a cup of milk or saliva. Advise older children to replace the lost tooth in its socket or hold it in their cheek pouch.
- Contact Dentini Pediatric Dentistry immediately at 713-242-1288.
Not Sure?
If you aren’t sure whether or not your child’s dental incident qualifies as an emergency, call Dentini Pediatric Dentistry today at 713-242-1288. We can diagnose some problems over the phone and make an appointment for your child to see the dentist immediately if necessary. Remember: Baby teeth can experience emergency care situations, too. It is always better to be safe than sorry!