Playground falls, sports accidents, or fast-progressing cavities can turn an ordinary day into a kids’ dental emergency. In those moments, every minute matters — knowing what to do and where to go can make the difference between saving or losing a tooth. At Clover Hills Dentistry, we’re here to protect your child’s smile, with kid-friendly spaces and a team that makes little patients feel safe from the very first minute.

Discover the 3 most common kids’ dental emergencies, what to do in each case, and how Clover Hills Dentistry offers fast, kid-friendly urgent care to protect your child’s smile.

Knocked-Out Tooth

A strong hit — like a ball to the face or a fall from a bike — can completely knock out a tooth.

What to do immediately:

• Stay calm and find the tooth.
• Hold it by the crown (never the root).
• If it’s a permanent tooth, gently place it back in the socket.
• If not possible, store it in a glass of milk or saline solution.
• Get to the dentist within 60 minutes.

Our emergency dental care for kids is designed to handle these cases the same day, increasing the chances of saving the tooth and protecting your child’s long-term oral health.

Chipped or Cracked Tooth

Falls, rough play, and contact sports are common causes of chipped or cracked teeth.

What to do:

• Rinse the mouth with warm water.
• Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling.
• Keep any tooth fragments in milk or saline solution.

At Clover Hills Dentistry, we provide safe, aesthetic restorations for children in a stress-free environment that helps them feel comfortable during treatment.

Severe Toothache or Dental Abscess

An intense toothache, swelling, or fever can be signs of a serious infection that requires urgent dental care.

What to do:

• Avoid applying heat to the area.
• Give a pediatric pain reliever recommended by your doctor.
• Visit the dentist as soon as possible.

Our pediatric emergency team uses advanced diagnostic technology to find the cause and treat it quickly, whether with medication, drainage, or extraction if needed.

FAQs About Kids’ Dental Emergencies

When should I take my child to the dentist urgently?

Whenever there’s persistent bleeding, intense pain, swelling, a fractured tooth, or a knocked-out tooth.

Should I go to the ER or the dentist?

If the injury involves teeth, gums, or jaw, it’s best to see a pediatric dentist specialized in urgent care.

How can I prevent kids’ dental emergencies?

• Dental checkups every 6 months.
• Use mouthguards for sports.
• Avoid biting hard objects like ice or pencils.

Emergency Pediatric Dental Care at Clover Hills Dentistry

Kids’ dental emergencies can happen anytime, but having a trusted dental team on call makes all the difference. Save our number and contact us immediately if your child has a dental emergency:

Clover Hills Dentistry
📞 956-997-9799 | Book Online

We’re ready 24/7 to guard your child’s smile, with kid-friendly spaces and a team that makes little patients feel safe from the very first minute.