Pediatric Emergency Dentistry in Springville, UT

Find the tooth and handle it by the crown (top), not the root. If possible, gently rinse it with water (do not scrub) and try to place it back in the socket. If that is not possible, keep the tooth moist in milk or saliva and contact us immediately. Time is critical. The sooner we can see your child, the better the chance of saving the tooth.

Dental emergencies include a knocked-out or displaced tooth, a broken tooth with pain or sharp edges, a severe toothache, facial swelling, bleeding that does not stop, or an injury to the mouth or jaw. If you are unsure whether your child's situation is an emergency, call our office and we will help you determine the best next step.

We make every effort to accommodate dental emergencies as quickly as possible. Call our office right away and we will work to get your child seen promptly. Providing details about the injury or symptoms when you call helps us prepare to treat your child as soon as they arrive.

For injuries involving the jaw, face, or airway, go to the emergency room. For dental-specific emergencies like a knocked-out tooth, severe toothache, broken tooth, or dental infection, a pediatric dentist is often better equipped to provide the specific treatment your child needs. Call our office first and we will help you determine the right course of action.

Apply gentle pressure with clean gauze or a moistened tea bag for 10 to 15 minutes. Have your child bite down gently if they are old enough. If bleeding does not stop or is heavy, contact our office or seek urgent care.

Rinse your child's mouth with warm water and save any large tooth fragments. Apply a cold compress to the outside of the cheek to reduce swelling. Call our office right away so we can evaluate the chip and determine whether treatment is needed.