Emergency Info

Emergency Info 

Our doctors are available 24 hours a day. If you need to consult with one of our doctors by phone, please feel free to call our after-hours emergency number, 419-882-7187. You will be able to speak with someone from our office so it can be determined if emergency treatment is needed and how you should follow-up with our office.

 
Tooth Ache

Begin by cleaning around the sore tooth meticulously. Using warm salt water, rinse the mouth to displace any food trapped between teeth. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you use aspirin on the aching tooth or on the gum. In the event of facial swelling, apply a cold compress to the area. For temporary pain relief, acetaminophen is recommended. See a dentist as soon as possible.


 
Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek

Ice can be applied to any bruised areas. For bleeding, apply firm (but gentle) pressure with sterile gauze or a clean cloth. If the bleeding does not stop with pressure or continues after 15 minutes, go to an emergency room.


 
Broken Braces and Wires

Remove a broken appliance only if it comes out easily. If it is lodged or painful to remove, cover any protruding edges with wax, cotton balls, gauze or chewing gum. DO NOT REMOVE any wire caught in the gums, cheek or tongue; call your orthodontist immediately. Emergency attention is usually not required for loose or broken appliances that cause no discomfort.


 
Broken Tooth

Rinse the area with warm water. Put a cold compress over the facial area of the injury. Recover any broken tooth fragments. Call our office immediately.


 
Knocked Out Permanent Tooth

Recover the tooth, making sure to hold it by the crown (top) and not the root end. Rinse, but do not clean or handle the tooth more than necessary. Reinsert the tooth in the socket and hold it in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk or water. Because time is essential, call our office immediately.


 
Possible Broken Jaw

In the event of jaw injury, go immediately to an emergency room.


 
Bleeding After a Baby Tooth Falls Out

Fold a piece of gauze and place it (tightly) over the bleeding area. Bite down on the gauze for 15 minutes; if bleeding continues, call our office.


 
Cold or Canker Sores

Over-the-counter medications will usually provide temporary relief. If sores persist, call our office for additional advice or suggestions.


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Sylvania Pediatric Dental Care
Your Child's Dental Home

Sylvania, OH Sylvania Pediatric Dental Care pediatric dentists are dental professionals dedicated to excellence in pediatric dentistry for children and young adults. Available treatments include pediatric dental cleanings, introductory exams, children’s x-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings, crowns, root canal treatments, extractions, emergency care, and more.


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