Emergency Pediatric Dentist Near Easton, PA

Call the office and describe what happened, including the child's age, what tooth or area is affected, whether there is bleeding or swelling, and how much pain your child is experiencing.

While you're calling, a few simple steps can help protect the injured area.

Knocked-Out Tooth

If a permanent tooth has been knocked out, act quickly.

• Pick up the tooth by the crown, not the root.
• If it is dirty, gently rinse it with water. Do not scrub it.
• If possible, place the tooth back into the socket.
• If you cannot replace it, keep it moist in milk or between the child's cheek and gum.
• Call (610) 727-1818 and get dental care as soon as possible.

If a baby tooth has been knocked out, do not try to put it back into the socket. Contact a pediatric dentist promptly so the injury can be evaluated.

Cracked, Broken, or Chipped Tooth

Rinse your child's mouth gently with warm water. A cold compress on the outside of the face can help with swelling.

If a piece of the tooth broke off, save it and bring it with you to the appointment.

Then call the office so the dental team can determine how quickly your child needs to be seen.

Dental Abscess or Swelling

A dental abscess can cause tooth pain and localized swelling. Because dental infections can require prompt treatment, call the office as soon as you notice significant swelling, pain, or other signs of infection.

Facial swelling that affects breathing or swallowing is a medical emergency. Go to an emergency department or call 911 rather than waiting for a dental appointment.

Severe Toothache

Have your child rinse with warm water. Gently floss around the painful tooth in case food is caught between the teeth.

Do not place aspirin directly on the tooth or gums.

Then call (610) 727-1818. Persistent or severe tooth pain should be evaluated by a dentist.

Something Is Stuck Between the Teeth

If food or another object is caught between your child's teeth, try to gently remove it with dental floss.

Do not use a sharp or pointed instrument to try to dislodge it. If you cannot remove the object or your child is experiencing significant pain, contact the dental office.

If your child has a knocked-out or broken tooth, significant tooth pain, swelling, an abscess, or another injury involving the teeth or mouth, call the office as soon as possible.

Lesavoy Pediatric Dentistry specifically encourages families experiencing a painful dental emergency to contact the office immediately. The practice also states that it will do its best to provide same-day care when the schedule allows.

The current emergency service page lists these office hours:

• Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

The website currently displays a second, conflicting 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM schedule elsewhere on the same pages, so these hours should be confirmed before publishing.

If the office is closed and your child has a life-threatening medical emergency, including difficulty breathing or swallowing or uncontrolled bleeding, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

For a dental problem that is urgent but not life-threatening, follow the practice's after-hours instructions or contact the office when it reopens. The current website does not publish a verified after-hours dental emergency number, so one should not be invented for this page.