Emergency Pediatric Dental Care in Ogden, Utah
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What is Emergency Pediatric Dental Care?
At Castle Creek Pediatric Dentistry, we are prepared to provide emergency pediatric dental care no matter what the cause for kids in Ogden, UT and the surrounding area.
Accidents Happen!
If your child sustains an injury, you need immediate help—not an appointment for three weeks down the road. Our after-hours help line goes straight to a doctor who will help ensure your child gets help when they need it most. Not sure if it’s worth the time?
Call us if your child:
Is experiencing extreme sensitivity to temperature or pressure.
This is often a warning sign of infection and your child should be seen as soon as possible.
Has lost a tooth unexpectedly.
Has pus in their mouth.
Is suffering from severe ear pain.
Has severe mouth pain.
Don’t wait to take action
But when should you call Castle Creek and when should you head right to the emergency room?
Although it’s tempting to head right to the ER for traumatic injuries, most emergency rooms are actually not equipped to handle pediatric dental emergencies. Here’s a quick list for when you should head right to the ER and when you should call us at 801-782-3920 instead.
Castle Creek Pediatric Dentistry
- RA tooth that needs to be pulled
- RKnocked out permanent tooth
- RChipped/Fractured permanent tooth
- RLost or cracked filling, crown, or veneer
Emergency Room
- RCut or bitten tongue, lip or cheek
- RSevere blow to the head
- RPossible broken or fractured jaw
- RExcessive bleeding from the mouth
What you can do for common pediatric dental issues
And when to call the dentists standing by at Castle Creek Pediatric Dentistry!
Knocked Out Permanent Tooth
If your child has lost a permanent tooth:
- Try your best to find the tooth. If you do, try to only touch the crown and handle as little as possible.
- If absolutely necessary, rinse the tooth with water. (DO NOT clean with soap or scrub it.)
- Look for fractures. If it is still whole, try to reset it into the socket.
- Have your child bite on a clean gauze over the tooth to hold it in place.
- If you cannot reinsert the tooth, bring the tooth immediately into our office in a cup containing your child’s saliva or milk. (Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth.)
Knocked Out Baby Tooth
If your child has lost a baby tooth:
- Call our office at 801-782-3920. Unlike with a permanent tooth, the baby tooth should not be replanted due to possible damage to the developing permanent tooth.
- In most cases, no treatment is necessary.
Chipped/Fractured Permanent Tooth
If your child has chipped a permanent tooth:
- Call our office at 801-782-3920 immediately.Time is a critical factor to reduce the chance for infection or the need for extensive dental treatment in the future.
- Rinse the mouth with water and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling.
- If you can find the broken tooth piece, bring it with you to our office.
Chipped/Fractured Baby Tooth:
If your child has chipped a baby tooth:
Call our office at 801-782-3920.
Some simple smoothing may help, but in most cases, no treatment is necessary.
Toothache
If your child is experiencing a toothache, take these steps:
- Clean the area of the sore tooth.
- Rinse the mouth thoroughly with warm water and clean with dental floss.
- Do not place aspirin or heat on the gum or on the aching tooth.
- If the face is swollen, apply cold compresses and call us immediately.
- If the pain doesn’t go away, give us a call at 801-782-3920.
Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek
If your child has a cut in or on the mouth:
- Control swelling by applying ice.
- Control bleeding by applying firm but gentle pressure with a gauze or cloth.
- If pressure does not stop the bleeding, call your doctor.
Severe Blow to the Head
If your child has received a severe blow:
- Call 911 immediately or take your child to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Possible Broken or Fractured Jaw
If you think your child has injured his or her jaw:
Keep the jaw from moving and take your child to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Did you know that Dr. Simkins has hospital privileges at both Primary Children’s and McKay Dee Hospital? If your child needs dental care while at the hospital, he can help!
