Emergency Kid’s Dentistry – Arlington Heights, IL

Resolve Your Child’s Discomfort Fast

Dental emergencies should always be taken seriously the moment they occur, especially if they happen to your son or daughter. Our dentists at All About Kids Dentistry have the expertise to get your child out of discomfort and will also do everything they can to see them the same day that you contact us. Keep in mind that both permanent and baby teeth damaged by decay or physical injury deserve immediate attention, so don’t hesitate to give us a call for comfortable and effective emergency pediatric dental services.

Why Choose All About Kids Dentistry for Emergency Kid’s Dentistry?

  • We Get Your Child Seen ASAP
  • Board-Certified Pediatric Dentists

How We Treat Dental Emergencies

If your child is suddenly faced with a dental emergency, it’s important to act quickly. Once you call us, our team will take the following steps to handle the situation:

  • Schedule a same-day appointment – We’ll do everything we can to get your child seen by one of our dentists on the very same day you call. In the meantime, we can provide over-the-phone tips for managing your child’s discomfort.
  • Evaluate your child’s emergency – As soon as you reach our office, our top priority will be to relieve your little one’s immediate pain. Then, our dentists will examine their mouth and take any X-rays needed to diagnose the source of the problem.
  • Create a treatment plan – After our exam, we’ll share the findings with you and explain our recommendations for addressing your child’s emergency. This will include the estimated cost and timeline of various treatments.
  • Heal your child’s smile – Once you, your child, and our team have agreed on a course of action, we’ll get to work right away on restoring your little one’s oral health.

Most Common Dental Emergencies

Dental emergencies generally occur as a result of poor oral hygiene, leaving teeth either decayed or infected. However, active kids may also experience a bad fall or sporting injury, causing their tooth to become cracked or dislodged. Whether your child has a toothache, a cracked or knocked-out tooth, or a damaged restoration, give us a call as soon as possible. The sooner you call, the sooner you’ll be able to get them seen. Until you arrive, here’s what you can do to improve their comfort.

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Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies

Once you bring your child in for their emergency appointment, we’ll be better able to confirm the cost of treatment. Without an exam, we won’t know for sure what kind of service your child needs. For example, a toothache could be a simple cavity that only needs a filling or a sign of an underlying infection that warrants pulp therapy and a crown. Both of these treatments come with their own unique costs. With that said, we’ll do everything we can to create a plan that’s within your budget. If needed, third-party financing can also help cover the costs.

Keys to Preventing Dental Emergencies

Whether your child suffers a bad fall, physical injury, or dental infection, there are ways to reduce their risk of experiencing these common dental emergencies. For example, you should always:

  • Help them maintain a daily routine of brushing and flossing
  • Provide them with protective mouthguards if they are active
  • Bring them to our office every six months for an exam and cleaning
  • Stop them from chewing on hard foods or inedible objects (i.e., popcorn kernels, ice cubes, fingernails, toys, etc.)
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Toothaches

Make sure there’s no food caught in between their teeth by flossing around the tooth. You can also have them wash their mouth out vigorously with saltwater. If discomfort continues, give them a suitable painkiller for children, such as ibuprofen. Call our office and we’ll perform an exam to determine the cause of their dental discomfort.

Chipped/Broken Tooth

Collect any pieces of the tooth that you can and have them rinse their mouth out with warm water to remove any dirt or debris from their tooth. Wrap a towel around a cold compress and apply it to the cheek to reduce facial swelling.

Knocked-Out Tooth

My Child Has Knocked Out a Baby Tooth

If a baby tooth is knocked out prematurely, do not put it back into the open socket. This can damage the permanent tooth that has yet to erupt. Instead, call our office so their smile can be examined for potential damage to their remaining teeth, jaw, or oral tissue.

My Child Has Knocked Out a Permanent Tooth

Find the tooth and gently rinse off any dirt or debris that may still be attached. Do not touch the root or remove any tissue attached to it. Holding by the crown, place the tooth back into the open socket and have your child gently bite down to keep it preserved. You can also contain it in milk for up to one hour. Get to our office within the hour to improve chances of reimplantation.

Lost Filling or Crown

If your child loses a dental filling, call our office and we’ll get them seen as soon as possible to have it replaced. If their crown comes loose and you still have it, you can temporarily reattach it using dental cement, denture adhesive, or sugar-free chewing gum as a last resort. While the crown will likely need to be replaced, this temporarily solution is ideal if their tooth is sharp or jagged.