As parents, we know that dental emergencies can strike our children at any time. If your child is suffering from a painful toothache, chipped tooth, knocked out tooth or other urgent dental issue in the Upper West Side area of New York City, the expert pediatric dentists at 949 Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics are here to help.
We understand how stressful dental emergencies can be for both children and parents. That’s why we provide prompt, compassionate emergency dental care for kids of all ages in the Upper West Side and throughout NYC.
From toddlers to teens, we have the specialized expertise and advanced technology to handle dental emergencies for children of any age. Whether your child has a painful toothache that’s keeping them up at night, a traumatic injury to their teeth, or any other urgent dental issue, you can trust the top-rated pediatric dentists at 949 Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics to provide the immediate care they need near the Upper West Side.
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Why Choose 949 Pediatric Dentistry for Emergency Dental Care?
- We’re pediatric specialists. As one of NYC’s premier pediatric dental practices, we have advanced training and years of experience providing emergency dental treatment specifically for children and adolescents.
- We provide prompt, soothing relief. Our entire team is dedicated to promptly diagnosing the cause of your child’s dental pain or injury and providing the appropriate treatment to give them prompt, soothing relief.
- We offer a kid-friendly environment. From our welcoming, whimsical décor to our caring, patient manner, we help even the most anxious kids feel right at home during emergency dental visits.
- We utilize advanced technology. Our state-of-the-art office is equipped with cutting-edge technology like digital x-rays to accurately diagnose dental issues.
- We always take safety precautions. Whether a chipped tooth or much more serious trauma, we take every precaution to ensure your child’s health and safety.
- We have convenient hours. As an urgent care pediatric dentistry, we offer extended hours and strive to accommodate any emergency as soon as possible.
From knocked out teeth to infected baby teeth, the pediatric dental specialists at 949 Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics have the training, technology and compassion to effectively treat the full range of pediatric dental emergencies your child may experience.
Common Pediatric Dental Emergencies We Treat
| Toothache | This can arise from cavities, infections, injuries, erupting teeth, and more. It can range from mild sensitivity to severe, throbbing pain that keeps a child up at night. |
| Abscesses | Abscesses are infected pockets of pus that form around the root of a tooth. They can be very painful and lead to swelling in the mouth, face, or jaw. Abscesses require urgent dental treatment. |
| Baby tooth pain | Baby teeth (primary teeth) can decay just like permanent teeth and may require extraction if severely decayed. Baby teeth also sometimes fail to fall out on their own and need removal. This can cause pain and swelling. |
| Tooth fractures | Cracks or fractures in the enamel or root of a tooth may occur from injury or trauma. Fractures can cause severe pain and require stabilization and restoration. |
| Broken or chipped teeth | Teeth can chip or break from falls, sports injuries, bites, etc. Sharp broken edges may need to be smoothed and teeth repaired. |
| Knocked out permanent teeth | Permanent teeth that are completely knocked out require urgent care to reimplant if possible. Time is critical for best results. |
| Knocked out baby teeth | While baby teeth don’t need to be reimplanted if knocked out, urgent care is still needed to manage bleeding, pain, etc. |
| Cuts or injuries to mouth/gums | Lacerations, puncture wounds, and other trauma to the mouth, lips or gums can require urgent treatment like sutures. |
| Obstruction in mouth or throat | Foreign objects lodged in the mouth or throat can be choking hazards requiring emergency removal. |
Join the Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics family for dedicated, child-friendly dental care that makes every visit a fun experience.
Pediatric Dental Emergency Services We Offer
949 Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics offers a wide range of emergency services to promptly address your child’s urgent dental needs. These include:
Diagnostic exam & x-rays
We perform a comprehensive clinical examination of your child’s mouth along with necessary dental x-rays to thoroughly evaluate and pinpoint the underlying cause of their dental pain or trauma.
Pain relief for toothaches
We promptly alleviate toothache pain using techniques such as pulp therapy for cavities, temporary fillings, and prescription medication when needed for fast and effective relief.
Antibiotics for infections
Oral infections like abscesses or facial swelling causing severe pain may require a course of prescription antibiotics to eliminate the infection. We determine the appropriate antibiotic type and dosage regimen.
Draining abscesses
We use gentle techniques to safely drain pus and infection from painful dental abscesses in the mouth. This immediately reduces pressure and swelling for rapid relief.
Baby tooth extractions
We extract severely decayed, injured or problematic primary teeth in a gentle manner to resolve associated pain and infection issues. This allows proper healing and continued dental development.
Permanent tooth reimplantation
For permanent teeth that are knocked out, we make every effort to reimplant and stabilize them back into the socket if done timely. This can save the tooth.
Stabilizing permanent teeth
We use splints or wires to stabilize teeth affected by trauma while they heal. This protects them from further damage during the recovery process.
Smooth sharp edges
We reshape and polish any uneven or sharp edges on chipped/fractured teeth to make them smooth. This prevents irritation and promotes comfort during eating and other functions.
Bonding fractured or chipped teeth
We expertly repair small cosmetic imperfections or gaps caused by chips and fractures using dental bonding material to match natural tooth shade and appearance.
Bite injury evaluation
We thoroughly assess the full extent of bite injury impacts, both functional and cosmetic. This determines any needed orthodontic or restorative treatment for complete rehabilitation.
Suture lacerations
We meticulously suture any cuts or lacerations inside the mouth using specialized oral sutures that naturally dissolve on their own within days.
Managing mouth injury trauma
We address the wide range of issues arising from mouth injury trauma, from relieving pain to stabilizing damaged teeth for optimal recovery outcomes. Our expertise manages the complexity.
When To Seek Emergency Pediatric Dental Care
If your child experiences any of the following, you should seek emergency dental care right away:
- Severe toothache or mouth pain: Dental pain that is severe, constant, and not relieved by over-the-counter medication requires prompt care.
- Bleeding that won’t stop: Profuse or persistent bleeding from the mouth necessitates immediate evaluation.
- Bad tooth infection: Signs like facial swelling, pus, and severe pain indicate a tooth abscess that should be treated urgently.
- Extreme mouth or tooth injury: Lacerations inside the mouth, knocked out permanent teeth, and major tooth fractures are considered dental emergencies.
- Knocked out permanent tooth: A knocked out adult tooth should be reimplanted quickly for the best prognosis.
- Facial swelling that keeps increasing: Progressive facial swelling despite over-the-counter measures requires urgent assessment.
- Difficulty breathing: Impaired breathing due to a mouth injury or obstructions necessitates emergency intervention
In the case of trauma to the mouth or a knocked out permanent tooth, it’s important to be assessed as soon as possible, for the best chance of saving the tooth.
Seeking prompt emergency dental care can help prevent more extensive and costly dental treatment down the road.
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What To Do If Your Child Has a Dental Emergency:
Stay calm but act quickly if your child is having a dental emergency. Here are a few tips:
- Rinse mouth injuries with warm water to clean the area
- Apply cold compresses to reduce swelling for facial injuries
- Have the child bite down on gauze to control bleeding
- Seek emergency dental care right away
- If a permanent tooth is knocked out, find it, handle it by the crown, and keep it moist in milk until you can get to the dentist
The experienced pediatric dentists and caring support staff at 949 Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics are ready to solve any pediatric dental emergency your child may experience. Call us right away or visit our office near the Upper West Side For prompt, expert emergency dental care for your little one.
Contact 949 Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics for Emergency Pediatric Dental Care
Does your child need urgent dental care in the Upper West Side or anywhere in Manhattan? Contact our friendly team at 949 Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics today to schedule emergency treatment.