Pediatric Emergency Dental Care - Lorton, VA

At Smileworld Pediatric Dentistry, we offer emergency pediatric dental care in Lorton, VA, ensuring your child's oral health and a bright smile are restored at the earliest. Dental emergencies can have serious implications and must be addressed immediately. Should your child suffer from a dental injury or other emergency, kindly contact our Lorton emergency pediatric dentist at (703) 344-0590 without delay for immediate care.

Kindly note: If your child has a head, neck or suspected life-threatening injury, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room right away, even if their dental and oral area has also been affected.

Urgent Same-Day & After-Hours Dental Care

We proudly provide same-day and after-hours emergency care for your child. If there's a dental emergency, don't hesitate to contact our office. We will cater to your child's needs promptly.

Common Pediatric Dental Emergencies

Our services cater to all kinds of dental emergencies, including:

• Persistent toothaches or other oral discomfort

• Damaged teeth, including chipped, broken or cracked ones

• Fully or partially dislodged teeth

• Dental abscesses

• Soft tissue injuries (injury to gums, tongue, cheeks or lips)

• Lost fillings or crowns

What to Do in an Emergency

In case of a dental emergency, our team will provide you with detailed instructions on what to do until your child can be seen by our pediatric dentist. Below are some guidelines that our pediatric dental team may provide.

For Toothaches or Abscesses

Dental abscesses are infections that occur around the tooth root or between the teeth and gums. They can cause severe damage and may spread if left untreated. Anti-inflammatory medications like Advil or ibuprofen can help alleviate your child's discomfort. However, professional treatment is essential for recovery, and our pediatric dentist can prescribe antibiotics during their appointment.

For Chipped or Broken Teeth

Preserve all pieces of the tooth and ask your child to rinse their mouth with warm water. Rinse any broken tooth pieces as well. Apply pressure with a piece of gauze to stop any bleeding and use a cold compress to manage swelling and relieve pain. Contact our office to schedule an emergency appointment as soon as possible.

For Knocked-Out Teeth

Recover the dislodged tooth carefully, handling it only by the crown. Rinse it gently if it's dirty and doesn't scrub it or remove any tissue fragments. If possible, try to reinsert the tooth, but don't force it into the socket. If it cannot be reinserted, place it in a small container of milk. Seek an emergency appointment for your child right away – the chances of saving the tooth are greater if seen within an hour.

For Partially Knocked-Out Teeth

Immediately contact our office to schedule an emergency appointment. An over-the-counter pain reliever can be given and a cold compress applied to the affected area to relieve discomfort until treatment can be administered.

For Lost Fillings & Crowns

Book an appointment at the earliest if your child’s filling or crown falls off. Bring the crown along with you to the appointment. A temporary restoration might be placed to protect the tooth until a new filling or crown can be provided.

For Oral Injuries & Bleeding

For any bleeding of the gums, tongue, cheeks, or lips, rinse your child’s mouth with a mild salt-water solution. Apply pressure to the site of bleeding using a moist gauze or tea bag for 15-20 minutes. A cold compress can be applied on the outside of the mouth or cheek to manage discomfort. If bleeding continues, rush to our office or the nearest emergency room.

Schedule An Emergency Appointment Today

Reach out to us now to schedule an appointment with the emergency pediatric dentist in Lorton, VA, and ensure your child receives the care they need!