Is your child experiencing a lot of dental pain due to an accident or severe toothache? If so, take a breath, grab your phone, and give OPD Smiles a call right away. Our team is happy to accept emergency patients, and we’ll work to see your child as quickly as possible. We’re often able to provide same-day emergency care! You can trust us to take control of a stressful situation and provide the relief your child needs so you can both get back to your normal lives.
Dental Accidents & Facial Trauma
If your child has a broken, dislodged, or knocked out tooth, please take the following steps:
- Contact OPD Smiles as soon as you can.
- Try to recover any pieces of the tooth that you can, making sure to only touch them by the crown (top part) and not the root (bottom part).
- Have your child gently rinse their mouth with warm water.
- Rinse the tooth with warm water as well, but don’t disturb any tissue that is still on the root.
- Try to place the tooth back into your child’s mouth until you can see us. If this isn’t possible, put it in a container of milk or saltwater. It must remain wet to keep it viable for reattachment!
- A cold compress or OTC medicine can help manage any pain or swelling.
- Use a clean rag or piece of gauze to control any bleeding.
Dental Emergencies Due to Oral Care Neglect
Is your child in pain because of a toothache? Here is what you should do until you’re able to come see us:
- Have your child gently rinse their mouth with warm water.
- Look at their tooth to see if anything is stuck next to it. If so, use floss to try and remove it, but use a light touch.
- If this isn’t the case, your child can use a cold compress or OTC medication to help with any pain.
Unparalleled Experience & Qualifications
As a board-certified pediatric dentist, Dr. Russell Choy has years of experience treating young children in emergency situations, so if anyone is going to be able to help your little one feel calm, it’s him! Plus, our office has advanced dental technology that enables him to find, diagnose, and treat dental issues faster than ever, which is especially useful during an emergency! And, unlike your local ER, Dr. Russell will see your child immediately without making them wait!