Does Your Child Have A Dental Emergency?



Everything can seem to be a Dental Emergency when your child is crying and in pain. How do you tell if it is really a dental emergency or just a problem you can follow up with your dentist on Monday about? Answer these simple questions to determine their need next time one of their teeth is bothering them.

1.     Are they in extreme pain?
a.     Having them use a pain scale in order to determine their level of pain can help you and the dentist determine what the problem is.
2.     Is there heat or warmth when you touch their jawbone or cheek?
a.     Warmth or heat on the outside of the area can indicate an infection. If this is the case, this requires further exploration of the problem and requires a dental visit. If the pain or temperature does not decrease within a few hours or the pain has lasted for longer than 1-2 days contact Dr. Fuller and his team.
3. Do they have an earache or jaw pain accompanied with a toothache?
Earache, or pain in the jaw, when opening your mouth accompanied with a toothache is a reason to be seen by your pediatric dentist. Consistent pain that does not dull or go away can be indicative of a major problem with a tooth.

For more information on dental emergencies contact Dr. Fuller and his team today.




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