Children’s Dental Emergencies

Children’s dental emergencies in Atlanta, GA, require the same prompt treatment as adult dental emergencies. Below, we outline some urgent dental situations for kids.

Common Dental Emergencies for Children

A knocked-out tooth is always a dental emergency, whether it is a primary or permanent tooth. When a child loses a tooth prematurely, some parents make the mistake of thinking that they will just wait for the permanent tooth to erupt.

The problem with this wait-and-see approach is that the other teeth can shift out of alignment and cause significant dental problems for your child later. Our dentist places a space maintainer in the open position to reserve space for the future permanent tooth without compromising the condition of the other teeth.

Abscessed tooth

Chronic pain, pimple-like growths on the gum line, and redness are all possible indications that your child needs immediate attention from a dentist. Without treatment, your child could develop an infection that could seriously compromise their oral health or even spread to other parts of the body.

Broken or chipped tooth

Trauma to the mouth or biting into candy or food that is too hard for children to chew are the leading causes of broken or chipped teeth in children. You should have your child rinse their mouth with warm water and save any tooth fragments if possible. Once you arrive at our clinic, our dentist will recommend the most appropriate restorative procedure.

Severe toothache

Sinus infections and tooth decay can cause painful toothaches in children that require more than the usual home remedies. If your child experiences swelling, redness, or complains of pain while eating, please request an immediate appointment.

The above represents some common children’s dental emergencies in Atlanta, GA. Feel free to contact us at any time with any urgent concerns about your child’s dental health.