What if a tooth is chipped or fractured?
Contact your pediatric dentist immediately. Quick action can save
the tooth, prevent infection and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment.
Rinse the mouth with water and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If you
can find the broken tooth fragment, bring it with you to the
dentist.
What about a severe blow to the
head or a jaw fracture? Go immediately to the emergency room of your local
hospital. A blow to the head can be life threatening!
What if my child has toothache? Call your pediatric dentist and visit the office promptly. To
comfort your child, rinse the mouth with water. Apply a cold compress or ice
wrapped in a cloth. Do not put heat or aspirin on the sore
area.<