There is nothing scarier for a parent than their child's dental emergency. There may be a broken tooth, blood, or worse, a tooth knocked out to worry about. The first step in handling your child's dental emergency is to remain calm. The more relaxed you stay, the more comfortable your child will be.
The next step is to contact your trusted children's emergency dentist in Decatur, IL, at (217) 875-3080. Dr. Bret and his team schedule time each day to treat emergency patients. We also have instructions over the phone to reach our emergency contact if your child's tooth emergency occurs after our normal business hours. We're here for you and your child when you need us most!
Dental Emergencies at Jerger Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Bret and his team are well-equipped to treat these types of dental emergencies:
- Toothaches and dental pain — A severe and constant toothache may mean that your child has a tooth infection. Contact our team, as an infection will not resolve on its own.
- Knocked-out tooth — Knocked-out or dislodged teeth go hand-in-hand with childhood. Contact your pediatric dentist right away for guidance. Treatment varies depending on whether or not it's a baby or adult tooth.
- Broken tooth — A broken or chipped tooth will need treatment to help avoid further damage or discomfort.
- Dental trauma or bleeding — It is common for children to suffer from falls, sports injuries, and other trauma, which we can help with.
- Facial swelling — Swelling of the gums, cheeks, or lips can occur with trauma or an infection. Contact our team.
If you don't see your child's condition listed here, contact our team anyway. We can assess your situation and provide guidance over the phone for the next best steps you can take to protect your child's sweet smile.