Emergency Pediatric Dentist Roanoke
Whether an accident happens during our normal business hours or not, know that you can call us at Parkway Pediatric Dentistry to have your child evaluated by Dr. Ryan Reopelle and treated promptly.
Call our office at 540-989-3639. We always have a doctor on calls for emergencies and schedule our days to allow for unexpected visits.
Common Dental Emergencies
Fractured or Chipped Tooth from Trauma
Although unpredictable, teeth are fractured or chipped from falling or sports-related injuries. In baby and adult teeth, these are time-sensitive injuries. The sooner the Roanoke Pediatric Dentistry team and Dr. Ryan are able to evaluate the area, the less invasive treatment may be needed later (pulpotomy) or tooth decay.
If possible, please bring the tooth fragments to your visit. Sometimes we are able to bond (glue) the fragments back to the tooth. Please contact us right away.
Knocked-Out Baby Tooth
It is normal for your child to lose their front teeth (incisors) when they start elementary school. If the tooth was loose before the incident, it is not of concern. However, if your child prematurely knocked out (avulsed) a baby tooth, he or she should be evaluated by a dentist. If possible, please bring the tooth or tooth fragments to your visit.
Due to the risks of damaging the permanent tooth, do not reinsert the baby tooth. If you believe your child has lost a baby tooth due to trauma, we will fit you in right away. Please call Parkway Pediatric Dentistry at 540-989-3639.
We will advise you on the proper steps after we examine your child.
Knocked Out Permanent Tooth
The sooner a permanent tooth that was knocked out (avulsed) is reimplanted the higher success to save the avulsed tooth. Please call our team at Parkway Pediatric Dentistry as soon as possible and we will guide you through the steps needed. Always hold the avulsed tooth by the crown (chewing part) and not the root.
Do not rinse or place the avulsed tooth in water. The order preference in the transport medium is Hank’s Balanced Salt Solution, which is sometimes located at schools or athletic events, cold milk, or collecting saliva and placing the tooth in the cup.
What Should I Do If My Child Has A Toothache?
There are many reasons a child can have a toothache. The most common reasons are a large cavity that is near the nerve of the tooth or an infected tooth. This is a dental emergency and please give our office a call to have your child evaluated by Dr. Anderson or Dr. Ryan. There are many other causes for toothaches so it is important to have your child evaluated by a pediatric dentist to have the source of pain evaluated and addressed.
We offer Same-Day Dental Appointments to Get your Child out of Pain.
Dental emergencies are unpredictable and inconvenient. We conveniently reserve appointments for emergency situations at Parkway Pediatric Dentistry to see your child immediately. Whether you call ahead or walk-in, we will do our best to accommodate you and see your child immediately to deliver the proper care.
Contact our Roanoke Children’s Emergency Dental Team
Dr. Scott Anderson and Dr. Ryan Reopelle have significant experience treating children in-office and in emergency departments for trauma and dental emergencies. Please call us at 540-989-3639 to let us evaluate and treat your child if they have any cracked, fractured, chipped, or knocked out (avulsed) teeth, infections, toothaches, or any sports injury.
FAQ
What are the common signs you have a dental emergency?
Some of the most common signs you are suffering a severe dental emergency include 1. Severe trauma and damage to a primary or permanent tooth; 2. Intense and sudden pain; 3. Uninterrupted bleeding; 4. Painful swelling.
Can dental emergencies be handled at home?
You could handle minor inconveniences at home until you can see your kid’s pediatric dentist. If your kid complains due to mouth soreness, you could help them rinse their mouths with a mixture of lukewarm water and salt. Still, try to get in touch with a professional to avoid additional complications.
What is considered a dental emergency?
Any situation where your teeth are at risk, and you need professional help to save the tooth qualifies as a dental emergency. You should also keep an eye out for ongoing bleeding or severe pain as these symptoms could indicate a severe infection requiring emergency treatment.
What should I do during a dental emergency?
The best thing you can do during any such emergency is to contact a professional and get emergency services to help your child. You could get your kid to an emergency center and then get in touch with your child’s pediatric dentist to help solve the situation as well.
