Emergencies
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If you’re unsure, it’s always best to have us take a look. Early care helps protect your child’s smile!
Contact the office at 778-907-7111 for guidance and next steps.
If your child is experiencing severe pain or swelling of the gums or face, please visit your nearest emergency room for immediate care.
Please read more below.
Dental Injuries
What you can do
Contact our office as soon as possible
Keep the area clean
Offer soft foods if your child is uncomfortable
Keep the area clean
Offer soft foods if your child is uncomfortable
Seek immediate care if
Swelling is spreading to the face or eye
Your child has fever or feels unwell
Difficulty swallowing or breathing
Your child has fever or feels unwell
Difficulty swallowing or breathing
Pain - Toothache & Swelling
Common causes include
A deep cavity (tooth decay)
A chipped or broken tooth
A cut or irritation from objects like fingernails, toys, or hard foods Cheek or lip biting
A canker sore (ulcer)
A loose (wiggly) baby tooth
A new tooth coming in (teething or eruption)
Sores or swelling from a fall or injury
Sensitivity to hot or cold
Bad taste or drainage in the mouth
Fever (in more serious cases)
A chipped or broken tooth
A cut or irritation from objects like fingernails, toys, or hard foods Cheek or lip biting
A canker sore (ulcer)
A loose (wiggly) baby tooth
A new tooth coming in (teething or eruption)
Sores or swelling from a fall or injury
Sensitivity to hot or cold
Bad taste or drainage in the mouth
Fever (in more serious cases)
When to contact us
Pain, swelling, or bleeding
Tooth is loose, moved, or missing
Your child cannot bite comfortably
Tooth is loose, moved, or missing
Your child cannot bite comfortably
Dental Infection (Abscess)
What you might notice
Toothache (constant or throbbing pain)
Swelling of the gums, face, or cheek
A pimple or bump on the gums
Sensitivity to hot or cold
Bad taste or drainage in the mouth
Fever (in more serious cases)
Swelling of the gums, face, or cheek
A pimple or bump on the gums
Sensitivity to hot or cold
Bad taste or drainage in the mouth
Fever (in more serious cases)
Why it matters
Infections do not go away on their own and can spread if left untreated. Prompt care helps relieve pain and prevent complications.
What you can do
Contact our office as soon as possible
Keep the area clean
Offer soft foods if your child is uncomfortable
Keep the area clean
Offer soft foods if your child is uncomfortable
Seek immediate care if
Swelling is spreading to the face or eye
Your child has fever or feels unwell
Difficulty swallowing or breathing
Your child has fever or feels unwell
Difficulty swallowing or breathing