Toothache or Abscess
- Analgesic medications (infant or pediatric acetaminophen or ibuprofen) as directed for the child's age and weight
- If facial swelling exists, contact your child's pediatrician or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
- Make an appointment with a pediatric dentist.
Teething Pain
- Analgesic liquids (listed above)
- Over-the-counter teething remedies
- If severe pain exists, make an appointment with a pediatric dentist.
Tooth Knocked Out
- If the tooth is a baby tooth, contact a pediatric dentist.
- If the tooth is a permanent tooth,
- gently rinse with cold water (do not rub).
- put the tooth back into the socket and hold in place OR place the tooth in cold milk.
- contact your pediatric dentist OR go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Oral Trauma
- Always check for broken or missing teeth and/or bleeding: most active bleeding will respond to direct pressure.
- Contact a pediatric dentist immediately for examination and X-ray OR go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Tooth Bumped, Broken or Loosened
- Contact a pediatric dentist immediately for examination and X-ray OR go to the nearest hospital emergency room.