Friday, February 25, 2011

Children's Dental Health Month Tip #26: Know when to call your dentist

Call Your Dentist or Doctor Now (night or day) If:
  • You think your child has a serious injury
  • Permanent tooth knocked out (Reason: needs reimplantation ASAP; 2 hours is the deadline for tooth survival)
  • Bleeding won't stop after 10 minutes of direct pressure
  • Tooth is greatly pushed out of its normal position
  • Tooth that's pushed out of its normal position interferes with normal bite
  • Severe pain 
Call Your Dentist Within 24 Hours If:
  • You think your child needs to be seen 
  • Tooth is slightly pushed out of its normal position
  • Can see a chip or fracture line (crack) in the tooth
Call Your Dentist During Weekday Office Hours If:
  • Tooth sensitive to cold fluids
  • Tooth becomes a darker color
  • You have other questions or concerns
http://www.seattlechildrens.org/medical-conditions/symptom-index/tooth-injury/

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