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Concord Office

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Emerency Page

978.545.5122

 
Email Contact

info@pediatricdentistcm.com

 
Concord Office

978.369.7771

 
Marlboro Office

508.481.8161

In Case Of Emergency

When your child needs urgent dental treatment, please call us as soon as possible. If you have an emergency outside of our usual office hours and need to speak to a dentist, please page us at 978.545.5122. Leave a message with pertinent details and the dentist on call will contact you.

What should I do if my child's baby tooth is knocked out?
Contact your pediatric dentist as soon as possible. The baby tooth should not be replanted because of the potential for subsequent damage to the developing permanent tooth.
What if a tooth is chipped or fractured?
Contact your pediatric dentist immediately. Depending on the injury, quick action can potentially save the tooth, prevent infection, and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment. Rinse the mouth with water and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling if the lip also was injured. If you can find the broken tooth fragment, place it in cold milk or water and bring it with you to the dental office.
What about a severe blow to the head or jaw fracture?
You need immediate medical attention. A severe head injury can be life-threatening. Keep in mind that an emergency medical team might be able to reach you faster than you can get to the hospital.
What if my child has a toothache?
Call your pediatric dentist and visit the office promptly. To comfort your child, rinse the mouth with water. Over-the-counter children’s pain medication, dosed according to your child’s weight and age, might ease the symptoms. You may apply a cold compress or ice wrapped in a cloth to the face in the area of the pain, but do not put heat or aspirin on the sore area.
What should I do if my child's permanent tooth is knocked out?
Find the tooth and rinse it gently in cool water. (Do not scrub or clean it with soap—use only water!) If possible, replace the tooth in the socket immediately and hold it there with clean gauze or a wash cloth. If you can’t put the tooth back in the socket, place the tooth in a clean container with cold milk, saliva or water. Get to the pediatric dental office immediately. (Call the emergency number if it’s after hours.) The faster you act, the better your chances of saving the tooth.
Can dental injuries be prevented?

Your child’s risk for dental injuries can be reduced greatly by following a few simple suggestions. First, reduce risk for severe oral injury in sports by wearing protective gear, including a mouthguard. Second, always use a car seat for young children and require seat belts for everyone else in the car. Third, child-proof your home to prevent falls and electrical injuries. Regular dental check-ups provide your dentist an opportunity to discuss additional age-appropriate preventive strategies with your child.

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Concord Office

290 Baker Avenue, Suite N228
Concord, MA 01742
978.369.7771

concord@pediatricdentistcm.com

Marlboro Office

219 Boston Post Road West
Marlboro, MA 01752
508.481.8161

marlboro@pediatricdentistcm.com