Dental Injuries in Children

Common dental injuries in children

Losing a baby tooth

If a milk tooth is lost prematurely, we advise against trying to re-implant the milk tooth as this can have a negative effect on the unerupted adult tooth below it. Losing a baby tooth is not usually considered a dental emergency.

Losing an adult tooth

In cases when a child’s adult tooth is completely knocked out of the socket, you should act very quickly. If the tooth can be reimplanted, it should be reimplanted and your child should see the emergency dentist straight away. If tooth reimplantation is not possible, you should ensure that the tooth is stored in a glass of milk while you are making the journey to the dental clinic urgently. Getting treatment within an hour is extremely important as it will greatly increase the chances of tooth survival.

Soft tissue lacerations

Mouth soft tissue lacerations can be treated by an emergency dentist using sutures. Complete soft tissue healing usually occurs within 6 weeks.

Chipped or fractured teeth

When a tooth is chipped or fractured, children may experience toothache either immediately or sometime later. When a tooth fractures, the affected tooth can become extremely sensitive to hot and cold substances. In such situations, your child should see an emergency dentist as soon as possible.

Sports injuries

Teenagers or young people taking part in any contact sport should ensure they wear a sports mouth guard while on the field of play to prevent any tooth damage during sporting accidents.

Dental Injuries in Children

Specialist paediatric dentistry

At Pearl Dental Clinic, we have a registered specialist paediatric dentist, who is able to treat more complex emergency dental issues. Dr. Malihe Moeinian accepts paediatric referrals from dentists at Pearl Dental Clinic and dentists working in other practices. You can book a consultation directly with Dr Malihe by calling the practice or by booking an appointment online.

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