Emergency Pediatric Dentistry
Emergency Pediatric Dentistry in Lawrence and Lenexa, KS
Dental emergencies are unpredictable and can affect children and adults. You must seek emergency dental care to help save your tooth/teeth when they occur. As a parent or caregiver, you may want to consult a pediatric dentist to assess the condition of your child’s teeth and offer the most appropriate treatment based on the child’s unique dental needs.
At Honey Bee Pediatric Dental Co., we value your child’s oral health and are committed to offering the best pediatric dental services, including dental emergency services.
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What is Emergency Dentistry?
Emergency pediatric dental care refers to dental problems that require the immediate intervention of a professional dentist. Accidents such as falling while playing may lead to broken or knocked-out teeth. Dental infections are also treated as dental emergencies that require timely dental treatment to prevent the spread of the infection. Visiting our pediatric dental office for immediate dental care can help save your child’s teeth and avoid the further spread of disease or infection.
What Are The Main Signs You Might Need Emergency Dental Care?
For some dental issues, delayed treatment may result in more serious complications that may be costly. Some of the major signs of emergency dental care include:
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Infection: Tooth decay is one of the causes of infections. These infections expose your child’s nerves and oral cavity to bacteria that may affect your child’s oral health. Infections may also cause swelling and a severe toothache that may affect your child’s quality of life. Severe, untreated infections can also be life-threatening.
- Severe Pain: Your child may experience severe pain that does not respond to medication. This pain can make chewing and sleeping almost impossible.
- Broken or Cracked Teeth: If your child has broken or cracked teeth, you must visit your pediatric dentist for an evaluation.
What Should A Parent Do During A Dental Emergency?
If your child suffers injuries that affect the mouth and causes a broken or cracked tooth, here is what you need to do before seeking immediate dental care:
- Let the child rinse the mouth with warm water
- Check for the broken pieces and try to save them if possible
- Apply a cold compress to the affected area to help reduce pain and inflammation
- Take your child to a pediatric dentist for emergency dental services
If your child presents any sign of a dental emergency, you should call your dentist to book an appointment. Sometimes, your child’s pediatric dentist may suggest you visit an emergency room for emergent treatment.
Why Should Parents Choose Honey Bee Pediatric Dental Co. For Their Child?
At Honey Bee Pediatric Dental, we prioritize your child’s oral health. We provide a friendly environment that will make your child comfortable, regardless of the dental procedure. Our experienced staff is friendly and experts with children and will offer individualized attention to help meet your child’s unique dental needs. We provide the best dental care to children, from infants to teenagers, to ensure that your child embraces good oral health practices from an early age.
Schedule Your Child’s Dental Appointment Today
As dental professionals, our board-certified pediatric dentists, Dr. Casey Rhoads and Dr. Becca Ferns, have years of experience in pediatric dentistry. They will help address and treat your child’s dental emergency and other oral needs. Our team offers high-quality dental services in Lawrence and Lenexa, KS, designed to help your child improve their oral health. Call us today to schedule an appointment.