PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY DENTIST SATELLITE BEACH

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Dental emergencies always happen at the worst possible times. In moments when your child is in pain or has just knocked out or damaged a tooth, it can be hard to make sound decisions. Fortunately, a pediatric emergency dentist in Satellite Beach is just a phone call away. If your child needs urgent dental attention, call our office immediately. We’ll work to fit them into our schedule as soon as possible here at Beachside Smiles Pediatric Dentistry.

 

Why Choose Beachside Smiles Pediatric Dentistry for Children’s Emergency Dentistry?

  • Two Experienced, Certified Pediatric Dentists
  • Multiple Dental Sedation Methods Offered
  • We Accept & Maximize Dental Insurance

 

How We Treat Dental Emergencies

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  1. Call: When you call our office, our team will provide you with first aid guidance over the phone to help preserve your child’s teeth and ease any pain that they’re feeling. We’ll then schedule an appointment at the earliest possible opening.
  2. Get Examined: As soon as you arrive at our office, we’ll take diagnostic images, and a pediatric dentist will examine their teeth and gums. Based on our findings, we’ll discuss our diagnosis with you and proceed to the next step of the process, which is treatment planning.
  3. Plan Treatment: Based on our diagnosis, we’ll come up with a treatment plan to address the oral health concerns at hand. Before moving forward with any procedures, we’ll answer any questions you may have and provide you with a detailed cost estimate so you know what to expect throughout the process. As soon as you consent to move forward, our team will perform the procedure.

The Most Common Dental Emergencies

Sometimes, it can be hard to tell what situations warrant a visit to a pediatric emergency dentist and which ones will go away on their own. Below, our team has compiled a list of some of the most common oral health concerns that we see for your convenience. If you’re ever hesitant about how to proceed, please give us a call!

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Toothaches

Is my child’s toothache an emergency? One of the most common reasons that a pediatric dental emergency occurs is toothaches. While they can be distracting and uncomfortable, they can also be a sign of an underlying issue, such as gum disease, cavities, or an infection. For this reason, if your child is experiencing swelling, fatigue, fever, or a bump in the gums, it’s best to schedule an emergency appointment.

How you should handle your child’s toothache: Until you’re able to bring your child to our office, you’ll want to prioritize reducing any discomfort in your little one’s mouth. Try getting them over-the-counter pain relievers or even a cold compress to alleviate pain and swelling. Make sure NOT to use aspirin directly on the gums, as this can make matters worse.

How we treat toothaches in children: Toothaches that persist or get worse over time can often be due to an infection, which will need to be addressed with pulp treatment. Other methods for treating a toothache might include dental sealants and fillings. Our team will first evaluate your child’s smile to determine the root cause so that we can develop the proper way to restore their oral health.

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Chipped Tooth

Is my child’s chipped tooth an emergency? A chipped tooth isn’t always a dental emergency, as it sometimes won’t even cause much or any discomfort. Still, you don’t want to allow bacteria to find its way to the inner layer of your child’s teeth, which can easily turn into decay or infection. Bring your little one to our office sooner rather than later so that we can prevent more complications down the road.

How you should handle your child’s chipped tooth: Find and gather the chipped-off pieces of your child’s tooth so that you can bring them with you to their appointment. Our team may be able to bond them back in place with resin. Otherwise, make sure your child avoids crunchy food and that they refrain from biting down on that side of their mouth. You might even place orthodontic wax over the tooth to keep the soft oral tissue from getting hurt from any sharp or jagged edges.

How we treat children’s chipped teeth: Once you bring your little one to our team, we can assess their situation and provide treatment with composite resin to fix their teeth. We might also recommend that you invest in athletic mouthguards for your child, that way they can keep their teeth safe during physical activities or sports.

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Cracked Tooth

Is my child’s cracked tooth an emergency? This will depend on the level of damage to your child’s tooth. If it’s a minor crack, they might be able to wait a few days for treatment if necessary. More major cracks will need urgent care. Some damage can be hidden or in the inner layer of the tooth, so you’ll want to schedule pediatric emergency dentistry as soon as possible.

How you should handle your child’s cracked tooth: Your child might experience some soreness and/or sensitivity if they’ve cracked a tooth. Make sure to have them take pain relievers to minimize discomfort. They should also avoid crunchy foods and hot/cold beverages that can irritate or further harm the affected tooth.

How we treat children’s cracked teeth: In many cases, our team can repair mildly cracked teeth with composite resin so that your child’s pearly whites can remain healthy and strong. We will be sure to thoroughly evaluate their situation and discuss the proper method for improving their bite. This way you can be well-informed about how we’ll fix your little one’s smile.

Knocked-Out Permanent Tooth  

Is A Knocked-Out Permanent Tooth a Dental Emergency? A knocked-out tooth is absolutely a dental emergency, so do your best to call us ASAP. The sooner you do, the more likely it is that we will be able to schedule an appointment at our office in Satellite Beach within the hour and save your child’s tooth!

How You Should Handle a Knocked-Out Permanent Tooth If you can’t locate your child’s tooth, don’t worry – just focus on bringing them to our office for their emergency appointment. If you are able to find it, then pick it up by the crown and place it in a clean container filled with milk. If that’s not available, you can also see if the tooth will slide back into the socket (but only if that doesn’t require force).

How We Treat Knocked-Out Permanent Teeth Hopefully, we’ll be able to save your child’s tooth. If that’s not possible – whether it’s because it was lost or damaged beyond repair – we’ll need to explore their tooth-replacement solutions, like a dental bridge.

Knocked-Out Baby Tooth  

Is a Knocked-Out Baby Tooth a Dental Emergency? You may be surprised, but a knocked-out baby tooth IS a dental emergency, particularly if it comes out sooner than anticipated. After all, each of your child’s teeth plays a crucial role in their ability to smile confidently, chew properly, and enunciate clearly.

How You Should Handle a Knocked-Out Baby Tooth In addition to scheduling an appointment with us, we recommend having your child gently rinse their mouth with clean, room-temperature water and using gauze to apply pressure/stop the bleeding. You can also use a cold compress to alleviate swelling.

How We Treat Knocked-Out Baby Teeth Sometimes, there’s nothing left to do but wait for the adult tooth to emerge. Other times, a space maintainer is needed to ensure the teeth surrounding the new gap don’t move out of position, negatively impacting your child’s bite in the process.

Bitten Tongue, Lip, or Cheek  

Is a Bitten Tongue, Lip, or Cheek an Emergency? Although soft tissue injuries sometimes bleed a lot (causing parents to panic), they can usually be handled at home in a few simple steps. That said, you’re always welcome to give us a call if you have any questions – we’re here to help!

How You Should Handle Your Child's Soft Tissue Injury First, have them gently rinse their mouth with clean, cool water. Once you can clearly see the cut, apply pressure to it with some gauze or a clean, damp washcloth. Within 10 minutes, the bleeding should stop.

How We Treat Soft Tissue Injuries in Children Simply put, you know what’s best. So, you shouldn’t hesitate to bring your child in for a visit if you’re concerned. From there, we can take a look at their cut, assess the condition of their teeth and gums, and determine if further care is necessary.

Dental Concussion

Is My Child's Dental Concussion an Emergency?

Yes, it can be. A dental concussion happens when a tooth is bumped or knocked without being dislodged. While there may be no visible damage, the tooth or nerve could be bruised or otherwise affected. If your child’s tooth turns gray or becomes painful after an impact, it’s time to call a kid's emergency dentist in Satellite Beach.  Dr. Robison and Dr. Millard are standing by!

How You Should Handle Your Child's Dental Concussion:

  • Have your child rinse with warm salt water.
  • Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling.
  • Avoid hard or crunchy foods.
  • Call our pediatric dental practice to schedule an emergency visit.

How We Treat Dental Concussions in Children:

At Beachside Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, we start with a gentle exam and digital X-rays to check for internal damage. Treatment may include a protective splint, a root canal, or simple monitoring depending on the severity of the injury. No matter what the best way forward is, your child’s comfort is our priority.

Sensitive Teeth

Are My Child's Sensitive Teeth an Emergency?

Not always, but sudden or severe sensitivity could point to an underlying issue, especially if it affects just one tooth. Sensitivity could be caused by cavities, gum disease, gum recession, or worn enamel. It’s always best to err on the side of caution and give us a call to make sure it’s nothing serious.

How You Should Handle Your Child's Sensitive Teeth:

  • Avoid hot, cold, or sweet foods.
  • Use a soft-bristled toothbrush and gentle toothpaste.
  • Schedule a visit with our Satellite Beach dental office to find the cause.

How We Treat Sensitive Teeth in Children:

Depending on the cause, we may apply a fluoride treatment, fill a cavity, or recommend special toothpaste. Our goal with any procedure is to ease your child’s discomfort and prevent further damage.

Lost Filling or Crown

Is My Child's Lost Filling or Crown an Emergency?

It can be. When a filling or crown falls out, the exposed tooth underneath is vulnerable to sensitivity, infection, or damage. This is why, even if there isn't immediate pain, it’s important to contact our team at Beachside Smiles Pediatric Dentistry right away for treatment.

How You Should Handle Your Child's Lost Filling or Crown:

  • Rinse the area gently with warm water.
  • Keep the crown or filling in a small container if you can find it.
  • Have your child avoid chewing on that side of their mouth.

How We Treat Lost Fillings or Crowns in Children:

We’ll assess the tooth and figure out whether it needs a new filling or crown. In most cases, fillings need to be replaced, but if it’s a crown and still in good shape, we may be able to reattach it.

Something Stuck Between the Teeth

Is Having Something Stuck Between My Child's Teeth an Emergency?

Usually not, but if it causes pain, swelling, or won’t come out after gentle attempts, it’s time to call our pediatric dental office in Satellite Beach.

How You Should Handle Something Stuck Between Your Child's Teeth:

  • Gently use dental floss to try and dislodge the object.
  • Never use sharp tools like toothpicks or needles.
  • If the object or debris doesn’t come out easily, give us a call.

How We Treat Something Stuck Between Your Child's Teeth:

We use safe, gentle tools to remove the object without harming gums or enamel. Getting care quickly helps prevent infection and keeps your child smiling comfortably.