Clinical Findings A fracture involving enamel and dentin with loss of tooth structure and exposure of the pulp Redness in the middle of the tooth structure Treatment Nerve (pulp) needs to be evaluated by the doctor. Prognosis is [...]
Subluxation
Clinical Findings The tooth is tender to touch or tapping; it has not been displaced and does not have increased mobility. Treatment No treatment is needed Monitor pulpal condition for at least one year Follow up 2 weeks 4 [...]
Intrusive Luxation
-Please see a dental provider immediately to treat the injury! Clinical Findings The tooth is displaced axially into the alveolar bone. It is immobile and percussion may give a high, metallic (ankylotic) sound. Treatment Allow some natural eruption [...]
Lateral Luxation
-Please see a dental provider immediately to treat the injury! The first few hours are very critical! Try to gently move to the teeth back to their position. Use gauze or a napkin to place between the teeth [...]
Avulsion (Tooth out of socket)
Please see dental provider immediately! Baby teeth If a baby tooth is avulsed, leave it out of the socket. Next, seek a dentist for a follow-up. Adult teeth First Aid for Avulsed teeth https://kidfocusdentistry.com/first-aid-avulsed-teeth/ The prognosis for avulsed permanent [...]
What to do about a fractured tooth
If your child has a fractured tooth, it's important to keep calm. This is not a dental emergency, but your child should see a dentist as soon as possible. If possible, find the broken piece of tooth and [...]
Injured primary incisors
If your child has suffered an injury to one (or more) of the primary incisors. This page is intended to help you understand what you can expect to happen. Plus, what may occur that indicates that the tooth is taking [...]
Extractions
Extractions of teeth: Other than numbness, your child might complain of some dull discomfort. We recommend Motrin to help with the pain. We like Motrin because it has longer pain mitigation properties and less chance for liver/drug interactions [...]
Stainless steel crowns
Instructions post stainless steel crown placement: Other than numbness, a weird feeling upon biting are the most frequent complaints a child has with SSC placements. This is normal. These crowns are pre-formed and we find the closest match [...]
Fillings
Instructions post fillings: If your child just had primary (baby) teeth fillings; they would not have the feeling of numbness and could proceed to eat and drink normally. If your child had an adult tooth filling (unless otherwise [...]
Our practices terminology
Dear Parents: In order to improve the chances of your child having a positive experience in our office, we are selective in our use of words. We try to avoid words that scare the child due to previous experiences. Please support [...]
Parent Guidelines
Dear parents, Although some children do better without parents being present during treatment, we are open to having you stay with your child. If you choose to be present, we suggest the following guidelines to improve chances of a positive outcome: 1. Allow us [...]
Space Maintainers
What is the purpose of a space maintainer? It is placed to keep an open space for a permanent tooth that has yet to erupt. We leave the maintainer there until a new permanent tooth could be seen. What should [...]
Deep Fillings
Dear parents: Your child just had one or more deep fillings today. A deep filling occurs when the decay on the tooth is large and close to the nerve of the tooth. What do I do if my child [...]
Numbness
The number one complication that we have with young children, during and after getting work done, is when your child has to be numb for certain procedures. Most of these complications can be prevented with the help of [...]