Pediatric Emergencies In Lake Worth
When your child is facing a dental crisis, time is of the essence. Immediate attention can make all the difference. Get in touch with us immediately to consult our experts. We'll assess the urgency of the issue, offer immediate at-home care guidance, and schedule a swift appointment if necessary.
Why Should My Child Get Emergency Dental Care?
First off, immediate dental care can relieve your child's pain or discomfort. Issues like tooth pain, fractured teeth, and other oral issues can lead to severe discomfort disrupting their academics, extracurricular activities, and more. Getting professional help will alleviate their distress so they can get back to their regular schedule. You'll also prevent additional complications caused by leaving their condition untreated. Most importantly though, you'll find relief knowing your child's oral health is restored once more.
Here when they need it most
No one plans to have a dental emergency, and that’s why we offer affordable emergency exams for kids. There’s no need for your child to wait in pain. Reach out to our team for care today.
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The Benefits of Immediate Emergency Dental Care
Alleviation of Pain & Discomfort
A fractured tooth, a dislodged crown, or a throbbing toothache can lead to immense discomfort. The only solution to alleviate this pain is through professional dental care. After receiving treatment at our practice, your child can return to their daily activities without enduring pain or further distress.
Avoid Further Complications
Oftentimes, delaying medical help for your child can make their condition worse. For instance, if they have a tooth infection, early detection and intervention could potentially save the tooth. However, prolonged delays may result in irreversible damage to the infected tooth which might require extraction and pose serious health risks like sepsis - an extreme response to severe infection that can be life-threatening.
Save Time & Money
The sooner you seek emergency care, the more cost-effective your child’s treatment will be. For example, mending a cavity with a filling costs significantly less than allowing the decay to get bigger causing the tooth to need a crown. By consulting with our dentist as soon as soon as you notice any issue in your child's oral health, both time and money will be saved.
The Emergency Dentistry Treatment Process
Call For An Appointment
The moment you realize your child is experiencing a dental emergency, don't hesitate to contact our office. We'll discuss the issue at hand, arrange an appointment with Dr. Tover, (on the same-day if necessary), and provide guidance on managing the situation until your child's appointment time.
Emergency Exam
When you arrive at our practice, your Dr. Tover will conduct a thorough examination of their oral condition. He will work to identify the root cause of the problem and determine the most suitable treatment for your child's specific needs.
Treating Your Child’s Condition
Every child and every dental emergency is unique. Some common emergency dental procedures include dental fillings, crowns, tooth extractions, and splints for dislodged or loose teeth. Rest assured that Dr. Tover will ensure your child receives the care they need to get out of pain and restore their healthy smile.
FaQ's
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.
Knocked-out baby teeth are not usually replaced, even if they’re lost prematurely. If it’s a baby tooth, your child will need to come into our office to have their mouth examined and cleaned to prevent infection.
For an adult tooth, recover the tooth as quickly as possible and try to reimplant it into the socket immediately. If reimplanting isn’t possible, place the avulsed tooth in a container of cold milk to keep it moist and preserve the cells on the root. Keeping the tooth moist is crucial for successful reimplantation. Come to our office immediately—quicker treatment significantly increases the chances of saving the tooth.
Collect the appliance or crown and place it in a plastic baggie. Then, call us to schedule an appointment as soon as possible. Be sure to bring the baggie with you. Depending on the situation, it may be possible to recement the crown instead of replacing it completely.
A severe toothache could indicate that your child has a deep cavity or an infected tooth. You should schedule a consultation at our office right away, as these are both serious dental emergencies that will only get worse without proper treatment.
Contact us immediately for an appointment. After consulting with Dr. Tover, he can determine the best treatment for restoring the damaged tooth, and ensure your child’s smile remains healthy and strong.
If a baby tooth has come loose and it’s not due to an oral injury, you don’t have to do anything. Baby teeth are meant to fall out eventually, so this is natural. However, if one of their teeth becomes loose and is bleeding after an oral injury, it may not be ready to fall out yet. The best thing to do is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Tover to have their mouth examined, and determine the best choice of treatment.