Dental Emergencies

Huntington Children's Dental Emergencies

At Children's Dentistry of Huntington - Adam Felline, DMD, we provide the services your child needs through every phase of their smile's development. We are passionate about being there to protect your kid's smile, which is why we offer pediatric dental emergency care. Our team is ready to provide the treatments necessary to restore your little one's oral health, and we offer same-day services whenever available.

We welcome kids from the age of one until they become adults. You can trust that we'll treat your child with respect and kindness, regardless of the situation that caused the emergency visit. Whether your little one needs an extraction or your teen requires a root canal, we have the skills and services to rejuvenate their oral health. Contact us today to schedule a visit with our emergency pediatric dentist in Huntington.

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Does My Kid Need an Emergency Dentist?

We understand that determining what qualifies as a dental emergency can cause uncertainty. That's why we encourage you to call our office, and our friendly team will calmly discuss the situation and help you decide on the next steps. Some situations clearly call for dental intervention and require a visit with our emergency dentist for kids. Here are some situations that qualify as dental emergencies:

Broken or avulsed (knocked-out) tooth
Pain in the jaw or toothache
Puss at the base of a tooth
Broken dental restoration
Sudden graying or deep discoloration of a tooth
Cracked or missing filling

Addressing Pediatric Dental Emergencies

When a dental emergency strikes, it's important to know what to do to preserve your child's oral health on your way to our office. That's why we empower parents with the information needed to navigate common dental traumas so you can help your child during the time between the initial emergency and their appointment with our friendly dental team. Here are some basic guidelines for addressing some common pediatric dental emergencies:

Knocked-Out Tooth: If your child has a knocked-out or broken tooth or dental restoration like a crown, pick up the pieces and rinse them in room-temperature water, then place them in a container with milk or saline solution. Your child will need to rinse out their mouth with water to gently clear away any debris. Call our office, and our team will schedule an emergency appointment to determine if we can save the tooth or the dental restoration.
Bleeding Gums: Gums that bleed consistently indicate an oral health issue and need to be addressed promptly. You can help slow or stop the bleeding by giving your child clean gauze to place near or on the bleeding gums. They will need to gently bite the gauze to keep it in place on the way to our dentist for their emergency appointment.
Toothache: Pain in the tooth or jaw may be a symptom of a larger issue like an infected tooth that requires root canal therapy. If your child has constant pain in their jaw or a toothache, call our office, and we'll schedule an emergency appointment to identify the source of the pain and address it properly. You can help alleviate the pain by applying a cold compress or ice pack wrapped in a clean towel placed near the source of pain. You can also give your child an over-the-counter pain reliever.

Our Emergency Pediatric Dentist's Process

Knowing who can help in a dental emergency can boost your peace of mind when addressing your child's dental needs. That's why we offer the services your little one requires for pediatric emergency dental care in Huntington. We care about creating a safe and welcoming environment that helps your child feel calm, even when facing an emergency dental situation. Our team prioritizes your kid's comfort and strives to maximize their comfort. That's why we offer sedation options to alleviate pain and anxiety.

When your child has a dental emergency, simply call our office, and a member of our compassionate team will discuss your child's situation and schedule an emergency appointment as soon as possible. We accept walk-ins, but it's best to call ahead to avoid a waiting period. If the dental emergency occurs after our normal business hours, call our office, and our voicemail lists the emergency number for our dentist. Dr. Felline will discuss the problem and provide helpful insight and solutions to alleviate pain and protect your child's smile until their emergency appointment.

Our Emergency Dentist for Kids in Huntington

At Children's Dentistry of Huntington - Adam Felline, DMD, we provide the dental care your child needs for a lifetime of healthy, beautiful smiles. Our team is dedicated to protecting the developing smiles of children in a peaceful and inviting environment. We deliver quality emergency dental care to restore your kid's oral health. Contact us today to learn more about the services our friendly emergency dentist for kids in Huntington provides.