When your child needs emergency dental treatment, your paediatric dentist is ready to help.
Keep your paediatric dentist’s phone number handy and contact him or her immediately.
What should I do if my child loses a baby tooth due to a blow?
Contact your paediatric dentist as soon as possible.
Baby teeth should never be put back in the place where they came out (unlike permanent teeth, which should be put back in as soon as possible).
What should I do if my child loses a permanent tooth?
Gently wash the tooth with water (do not scrub the tooth or wash it with soap or any other type of product).
You should put the tooth back in the place where it came out and keep it stable with a compress. If you cannot put the tooth back in immediately, place the tooth in a container with milk, saliva or water.
Go to the paediatric dentist immediately. The sooner you act, the greater the chances of saving the tooth!
What should I do if my child breaks a tooth?
Contact your paediatric dentist as soon as possible.
A quick response can save the tooth and prevent consequences such as infections and more complicated and expensive dental treatments.
Rinse the mouth with water and apply ice if the mouth is swollen.
Try to find all the fragments of the broken tooth and place them in a container with milk or water.
Nowadays, there are special techniques that can glue the broken tooth back together.
What should I do if my child sustains a serious head injury or a fractured jaw?
Go to a hospital immediately. The response should be as quick as possible.
How can I prevent my child from injuring his or her teeth?
If your child plays sports that involve physical contact, he or she should always wear a mouth guard.
When travelling in a car, always use a child seat recommended for his or her age and a seat belt.
Make your home a safe place to prevent falls and electric shocks.
Your paediatric dentist will give you more advice on this subject.
