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Pediatric Dentistry of Arnold

Emergency Pediatric Care

Emergency Pediatric Dental Care in Arnold, MO

Dental emergencies can be stressful, especially when your child is in pain or has injured a tooth. At Pediatric Dentistry of Arnold, our team is here to help you understand what to do next and provide compassionate care when your child needs dental care quickly.

We reserve space in our regular office schedule for urgent dental needs. If your child is experiencing a dental emergency, call us at (314) 230-8615 so our team can help determine the appropriate next step.

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Common Pediatric Dental Emergencies

Children can experience dental emergencies from falls, sports injuries, tooth decay, infections, and other unexpected situations. Common concerns we evaluate include:

  • Severe tooth pain: Persistent or significant tooth pain may be caused by decay, infection, or an injury and should be evaluated.
  • Broken, chipped, or cracked teeth: Save any broken pieces if possible and contact our office for guidance.
  • Knocked-out teeth: A knocked-out permanent tooth requires prompt attention. Handle the tooth by the crown, keep it moist in milk if possible, and call us right away. Baby teeth should not be placed back into the socket.
  • Swelling or infection: Swelling around a tooth, the gums, or face may be a sign of infection and should be evaluated promptly.
  • Mouth or gum injuries: Injuries to the lips, tongue, cheeks, gums, or teeth may need to be evaluated by a dentist.

 

Not sure whether your child needs urgent dental care? Give us a call. Our team can help you determine the appropriate next step.

Seek emergency medical care if your child has difficulty breathing or swallowing, severe facial or head trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or rapidly spreading facial or neck swelling.

Here When Your Child Needs Dental Care

Dental emergencies can be frightening for both children and parents. Our team focuses on keeping children as comfortable and calm as possible while evaluating the problem and determining the appropriate treatment.

Pediatric Dentistry of Arnold provides emergency pediatric dental care for families in Arnold and throughout South County.

If your child is experiencing tooth pain, swelling, a broken tooth, or another dental injury, call (314) 230-8615. We’ll help you understand what to do next and whether your child needs to be seen.

Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Dental Care

How much will emergency dental care cost?
Emergency treatment costs vary depending on what’s needed. We discuss costs upfront whenever possible. Most dental insurance covers emergency care. If cost is a concern, we work with families to find solutions.
Antibiotics are prescribed when infection is present. Not all emergencies require antibiotics. Dr. Matt determines what your child needs based on the specific situation.
Call our emergency line. You’ll reach Dr. Matt or another dentist who can guide you through initial care at home. Some situations can wait until morning. Others need immediate emergency room care. The dentist helping you will advise you appropriately.
Generally no. Baby teeth that are knocked out are not reimplanted because the procedure can damage the developing permanent tooth underneath. We monitor to ensure the permanent tooth develops normally.
Small chips often don’t need treatment and the tooth sheds naturally. Larger chips might need smoothing or filling to prevent sharp edges. Dr. Matt assesses whether treatment is needed.
Severe tooth pain is a dental problem. Unless your child also has signs of serious infection (high fever, difficulty swallowing, severe swelling), the dentist is the right place. Call us and we’ll advise you.
A permanent tooth that’s slightly loose from trauma needs urgent evaluation. Dr. Matt assesses damage and discusses treatment options. Some loose teeth tighten back up if stabilized properly.
Find the tooth, rinse it gently, and try to place it back in the socket. If you can’t, place it in milk. Get to a dentist or emergency room immediately. The sooner the tooth is reimplanted, the better the chance of survival.
We treat dental infections and swelling. If swelling is spreading or your child has signs of serious systemic infection, emergency room care is appropriate. We coordinate with emergency rooms when necessary.
Yes. We treat tooth fractures, tooth displacement, and soft tissue injuries from sports and accidents. We also discuss prevention strategies to reduce future injury risk.
Emergency means your child is in severe pain, has been injured, or has signs of infection requiring immediate treatment. Urgent means the situation needs attention within 24 hours but isn’t immediately life-threatening. We help you determine which applies.

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