Question 1

What should I do if my child's baby tooth is knocked out?

Accepted Answer

Contact your pediatric dentist as soon as possible.

Question 2

What should I do if my child's permanent tooth is knocked out?

Accepted Answer

Find the tooth and rinse it gently in cool water. Do not scrub it or clean it with soap. Use just water! If possible, replace the tooth in the socket and hold it there with clean gauze or a washcloth. If you can't put the tooth back in the socket, place the tooth in a clean container with milk, saliva, or water. Get to the pediatric dental office immediately. Call the emergency number if it's after hours. The faster you act, the better your chances of saving the tooth.

Question 3

What if a tooth is chipped or fractured?

Accepted Answer

Contact your pediatric dentist immediately. Quick action can save the tooth, prevent infection, and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment. Rinse the mouth with water and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If you can find the broken tooth fragment, bring it with you to the dentist.

Question 4

What should I do about a severe blow to the head or jaw fracture?

Accepted Answer

Go immediately to the emergency room of your local hospital. A blow to the head can be life-threatening.

Question 5

What if my child has a toothache?

Accepted Answer

Call your pediatric dentist and visit the office promptly. To comfort your child, rinse the mouth with water. Apply a cold compress or ice wrapped in a cloth. Do not use heat or aspirin on the sore area.

Question 6

Can dental injuries be prevented?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! First, reduce oral injury in sports by wearing mouthguards. Second, always use a car seat for young children. Require seat belts for everyone else in the car. Third, child-proof your home to prevent falls, electrical injuries, and choking on small objects. Fourth, protect your child from unnecessary toothaches with regular dental visits and preventive care.

Question 7

When should I schedule my child’s first visit to the dentist?

Accepted Answer

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children be seen for their first dental exam by six months after their first tooth erupts, or at one year of age, whichever comes first.

Question 8

How often should my child visit the dentist?

Accepted Answer

We generally recommend scheduling a checkup every six months. Depending on the circumstances of your child’s oral health, we may recommend more frequent visits.

Question 9

What is the difference between a pediatric dentist and a regular dentist?

Accepted Answer

A pediatric dentist has two to three years of specialty training following dental school and limits his or her practice to treating children only.

Question 10

When is the typical time for a child to naturally lose their first tooth?

Accepted Answer

Your child should lose their first tooth (usually one of their lower front teeth) around the age of six or seven years. The average age for a child to lose their last baby tooth is around 12.

Dr. David J. Martinez, DDS

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