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Common Pediatric Dental Emergencies

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Dental emergencies can scare both parents and children, and getting to your dentist in Jacksonville or St. Johns, FL, quickly will help you take the proper care of your child. Yet not all dental problems are true emergencies. At Cochran, Soares, and Associates Pediatric Dentistry, we’re here to help with dental emergencies, and here are some times when you’ll want to get in ASAP.

Knocked Out Tooth

With children, a knocked out tooth can be a dental emergency or no big deal, depending on the type of tooth. If it’s a baby tooth that’s nearing the time it needs to fall out naturally, you don’t have to do anything. However, if it’s an adult tooth or a tooth that isn’t likely to fall out for a while, you need to get dental attention. Keep the tooth moist in milk, and visit Cochran, Soares, and Associates Pediatric Dentistry as quickly as possible.

Cracked Teeth

If your child cracks a tooth and is experiencing pain, a quick appointment with the dentist in Jacksonville or St. Johns, FL, as quickly as possible. These teeth may need caps to limit pain, and fixing the crack will also help prevent cavities from forming in that newly exposed area.

Toothache

A major toothache is something that needs immediate attention, as long as you can’t see a problem like food stuck between the teeth that’s causing the issue. Like adults, children can have problems with severe decay that require more than just a filling. Children can also develop infections and abscesses that cause severe pain. For these issues, you’ll need emergency treatment.

If your child’s dealing with one of these emergencies, visit the dentist in Jacksonville or St. Johns, FL, right away. Cochran, Soares, and Associates Pediatric Dentistry can often see you the same day to ensure your child’s need is taken care of. Call for an appointment today.