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Emergency Dental Care

in Fort Worth, TX

At Little Boots Pediatric Dentistry, we understand how stressful dental emergencies can be. Our experienced pediatric dentist and kid-friendly team are here to offer urgent dental care services in Fort Worth, TX, providing prompt relief for your child. We are committed to addressing emergencies quickly and effectively, ensuring the best possible outcomes for your child's smile.

Creating a Positive Dental Experience for Your Child

At Little Boots Pediatric Dentistry, we offer emergency dental services to address urgent needs. We focus on:

Creating a warm, welcoming, and anxiety-free environment
Providing compassionate care while minimizing stress and discomfort
Using advanced technology and techniques for effective care
Relieving discomfort and restoring your child's healthy smile
Creating positive associations with future dental care

Steps to Take if Your Child Experiences a Dental Emergency

Our dedicated team will provide care for your child as soon as possible. If the emergency occurs outside of our office hours, we will provide you with care instructions until we can see your child.

Note: If your child has a serious or life-threatening emergency, dial 911 or go to the nearest hospital emergency room for immediate assistance.

What Are Common Dental Emergencies?

Here is a look at the most common dental emergencies and actions to take.

Emergency Situation	What to Do
Knocked-out permanent tooth	If the tooth is only partially dislodged, place gentle pressure on it to keep it in place. If, however, it is completely dislodged, hold the tooth by the crown without touching the root, rinse it gently, and try to re-insert it into its socket. If that’s not possible, place the tooth in milk or saliva and call our office immediately.
Knocked-out baby tooth	Apply gentle pressure to stop any bleeding. We do not recommend re-implanting knocked-out baby teeth to prevent infection or damage to the incoming permanent teeth. However, it's important to have your child evaluated to avoid complications.
Toothache	Rinse with warm water and use floss to dislodge any food or debris that may be trapped between two teeth and causing pain. If needed, offer Children's Motrin or Tylenol to relieve your child’s discomfort. Do not place pain meds or gels on the aching tooth or gums to avoid tissue irritation. Contact us for immediate care.
Facial swelling	Facial swelling can result from a serious infection requiring immediate care to avoid complications. If the swelling is severe or your child is having trouble breathing, please head to the nearest emergency room for immediate care.
Broken Jaw	If you believe your child has a broken jaw, place cold compresses and head to the nearest emergency room for immediate assistance.
Chipped or broken tooth	Locate any broken or fractured pieces of the tooth and place them in some milk or saliva to keep them moist. Call our office to have your child evaluated.
Lost crown or filling	Keep the area clean and avoid chewing hard foods with the affected tooth. Call our office for the next available appointment. Never use super glue or any other adhesives to hold the crown or filling in place.
Soft Tissue Injury	If there's bleeding from an injury to the tongue, gums, lips, or cheeks, use gentle pressure to stop the bleeding. If the bleeding cannot be controlled, head to the nearest emergency room for immediate care.

Note: Keep in mind that these are general guidelines. In the event your child experiences a dental emergency, please seek professional care.