If your kid is not eating properly or has bad breath, then it can be a sign of some early dental problems needing urgent care and treatments. But apart from these, there are certain issues that are seen in almost one-third of kids these days. All these issues are related to oral health or dental urgencies. It arrives in two stages- for children between 18-40 months, and for children in their pre-adolescent/ adolescent period.
Dental urgencies can happen anywhere and there is a possibility that not every time you are in reach of a Pediatric Dentist. Fret not! We are here to give you some quick ways that can calm down your child before they get actual treatment from the doctor.
Toothache
Toothache is the most common problem among children which can occur due to tooth fractures, tooth decay, tooth trauma, and wisdom teeth eruption (adolescence). But these are severe cases. In general, a toothache can be a result of food stuck in teeth. Mild cases can be treated at home and if pain continues, you can consider a dentist’s visit.
How to cure Toothache?
Rinse the mouth with warm water
Use dental floss if anything is stuck in teeth
A cold compress can reduce swelling
Don’t use any pain relief that can damage the gums
Dental Avulsion
A condition in which the tooth is knocked out is known as Dental Avulsion. You should immediately contact a pediatric dentist (kids dentist). If it is a baby tooth then implantation cannot be done. However, if it is a permanent tooth, then the implantation procedure won’t harm anymore and can be carried easily within one hour of avulsion.
How to cure Dental Avulsion?
Rinse the mouth to remove dirt and avoid touching the roots of the affected area
For small kids, do not try to put back the tooth, they may swallow it
For older ones, try to replace it with gentle pressure
All we are trying here is to save the tooth for reimplantation
Dental Intrusion
A condition in which a tooth is pushed into the jawbone due to dental trauma is Dental Intrusion. It can be fixed by prognosis. It is highly advised to seek a doctor immediately.
How to cure Dental Intrusion?
Mouth rinsing with cold water
Ice packs placement will reduce swelling
Acetaminophen can be given as a pain killer
Cheek, Lip or Tongue Bite
This is again a common dental urgency occurring to children, and even adults are not spared by these accidents. It is painful to us, but in small children, this can cause bleeding. They need immediate care.
How to cure accidental bites?
Rinse and apply pressure on the infected area with a fine cloth (cold compress)
Use ice packs to reduce swelling
If the cut is huge, rush to a pediatric dentist
Broken Tooth
A broken tooth is referred to as a crown fracture. Whether it is a major or minor fracture, crown fractures require a pediatric dentist’s attention. If not cured early, it can spread infection.
How to cure a Broken Tooth?
Rinse mouth with warm water
Cold compress the infected area
Give a pain relief, Tylenol
For all emergency situations, Alba Dental Clinic gives the best care and treatment for your kids. Contact us on WhatsApp or call at +91 9599 700 120.
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