By offering pediatric dentistry, we make it possible for our young patients to maintain good oral health. We also have the ability to fix emergency dental problems as they arise. In fact, it is unlikely that a child will go through their entire youth without having at least one dental emergency, whether that is a severe toothache or a cracked tooth. When they happen, it is important to know who to call. Our office is available to help and we recommend that you call us immediately so that we can.
A lot of children's dental emergencies happen because they are playing. Innocent games can cause problems as someone slips and then falls while playing tag or gets a little overeager on the monkey bars. Some of the problems we treat are:
#1 Chipped teeth.
It is very common for children to chip a tooth, especially when playing on the playground. Fortunately, we can restore chipped teeth relatively quickly. One of the most common ways that we do so is using dental bonding material. It is tooth colored and blends in completely while allowing us to restore the functionality and appearance of the damaged tooth.
#2 Cracked teeth.
It is also easy for a child to crack their teeth. This can happen in a playground accident but is also likely to occur when eating. Children do not always know how to avoid common accidents and may do something innocent like bite into a jawbreaker or other piece of hard candy and crack their teeth in the process. As a parent, it is possible to reduce some types of accidents by not giving them anything too hard to eat. Still, accidents do happen and it is important to visit the dentist when they do so that a cracked tooth can be restored right away.
#3 Knocked out teeth.
A lot of children will knock out a tooth while playing. This is not something that we will replace, especially if it is a baby tooth. Since a permanent one will grow in, the only thing that needs to be done is to make sure that the area is clean so that it does not become infected. We may also put a spacer in so that the area that needs to be preserved for the permanent tooth will remain intact. Otherwise, it is possible for other teeth to move out of position and encroach upon that space.
If a child has suffered from dental damage, it is critical that they visit our pediatric dentistry office right away. Many people do not realize that something as simple as a cracked or chipped tooth can lead to a worse problem, a dental infection. With the interior of the tooth exposed, bacteria can enter it and infect it. This can create the need for a future root canal or even a dental extraction. These procedures can be uncomfortable even for adults and we do whatever we can to avoid them in children. Treating issues quickly and restoring the tooth right away is one of the ways that we can help.
Additionally, we encourage parents to do what they can to schedule regular preventative appointments. When we can clean teeth on a biannual basis, we make it possible to prevent common problems like dental decay or infection. We also make it possible for teeth to remain strong so they are less likely to become cracked or chipped during routine activities.
We are available to provide pediatric dentistry services for your children. We encourage you to schedule an appointment with our clinic today so that we can help to keep their teeth in good health. If they suffer a health problem or a dental emergency, give us a call immediately so that we can provide assistance and restore the damaged tooth.
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