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/