Dental Emergencies

Whether it’s around the house or while you’re playing a sport, things happen sometimes that require you to see your dentist for a dental emergency. Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces in Phoenix, AZ will always offer a helping hand when disaster strikes your teeth! It’s important that you get in contact with our office as soon as possible so that we can get your dental emergency taken care of.

Here are a few scenarios your trusted dentist can help you with:

-Lost crown: try to locate the crown, seeing if it will fit back on to the tooth. If not, use some over-the-counter denture cement to hold it in place and then contact us straight away!
-Dislocated tooth: if your tooth is only partially knocked out, clean the area and keep the swelling down. Over-the-counter pain relievers can help with that. And don’t touch the tooth at all!
-Missing filling: similar to a lost crown, contact us right away. The earlier you alert us the quicker we can create a replacement.
-Knocked-out tooth: find the tooth and clean it properly. See if it will fit back into its allotted space. Otherwise, place it in some cold milk or salt-water.
-Broken or chipped tooth: rinse your mouth while saving as many fragments as possible. Apply ice packs in a fifteen minute cycle to reduce swelling.
-Unexplained toothache: try cleaning your mouth vigorously. This removes any debris pressed up against or stuck between your teeth. Give us a call if this doesn’t help.

There are a few other scenarios that aren’t true emergencies that we also treat, like toothaches, a cut tongue or lip, abscessed tooth, or swollen cheeks, lips, and teeth.
Do you have a question about dental emergencies? We are happy to address any concerns that may come up. Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces has three separate offices in the Phoenix, AZ, area for your convenience. For more information about our services or to schedule an appointment, please visit kidzconnextion.com. You can also call 623-232-0749 for our N. 75th St. office, 480-666-5984 for the N. 24th St. office, and 480-405-4714 for the E. Baseline Rd. office.

Dental Emergencies

Dental emergencies can happen to anyone, even your kids! No matter how you try to protect them, accidents can still happen. That’s why Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces offers pediatric emergency dental services to patients in the Phoenix, AZ, area. Contact your local dentist immediately after an accident. While waiting to be seen, follow this guide for these specific dental problems.

It’s important to distinguish whether an injured tooth is an adult tooth or a baby one. Treatment and care before the appointment will vary depending upon this.

If your child has knocked out a tooth, the first thing to do is determine if they have any other injuries. If you’re worried that may be the case, contact your local pediatrician or emergency room. For an adult tooth, you’ll want to keep the tissue alive as long as possible. Keep it moist by placing it in a container of milk. Don’t worry about doing so for a baby tooth. Just be sure to bring it with to the dentist if possible.

Rinse the mouth thoroughly with warm water for a cracked tooth. Have them apply a cold compress to the face to prevent further swelling. Do this for a toothache as well. For the toothache, try to inspect their mouth to the best of their ability. Use floss to remove any possible irritants. Contact us if the pain continues.

Objects stuck in the mouth or teeth can possibly be removed with floss. Do not attempt to remove any sharp objects. Wait for dental or medical professionals.

Prevention is the key to a healthy and long-lasting life. Invest in a mouthguard for your child if they participate in any sports or recreational activities. Limit children's interactions with sharp objects. Remove trip hazards in your home and block off dangerous areas like stairs.

Kidz Connextion Dental & Braces has three locations in Phoenix, AZ. Stop by our offices on N. 75th St., N. 24th St., and E. Baseline Rd. You can visit our website to schedule an appointment or call.