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Same-Day Care for kids
emergency dentistry
At Sprouting Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, we’re here for you and your little one, even when you’re facing a scary dental emergency. Dr. Wendy has years of experience in pediatric dentistry in San Diego, and can provide comforting, expert care for kids who are experiencing tooth pain, oral injuries, and other emergency issues. Contact us today to schedule your same-day dental appointment.
Get Immediate care on your schedule
Same-day appointments
Dr. Wendy Yang knows that dental emergencies don’t happen on your schedule. You can’t control when your child falls off a swing set and injures their mouth, starts complaining about a toothache, or accidentally gets hit in the mouth while playing with friends.
That’s why we offer same-day appointments in San Diego. No matter when your child experiences an emergency, we’ll do our best to fit them in on the same day so that they can get the expert care they need from Dr. Wendy. Call now to schedule the treatment your little one needs right away.
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What counts as an emergency?
common dental emergencies
There are a lot of different things that count as an emergency. Dental injuries are the most obvious example, including loose, broken, and knocked-out teeth. Oral bleeding from tooth damage or cuts to the lips, tongue, cheeks, or gums is also a serious emergency that demands immediate care.
Serious tooth pain can also be an indicator of a severe issue like a tooth infection, which may need emergency care like a root canal or pulpotomy from Dr. Wendy. If your child is complaining about an achy tooth for more than a day or two, make sure to see us right away.
As a parent, we recommend that you use your best judgment. If you think your child is experiencing a dental emergency, you’re probably correct! And to find out what to do and get emergency care, you can give us a call. At Sprouting Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, we’re always standing by to offer same-day pediatric emergency dentistry in San Diego.
What should I do
if my child's tooth falls out?
This depends on the situation, and the type of tooth! For example, if your child’s baby tooth is loose and you know it’s been loose for a while, there’s nothing to worry about once it finally falls out. Baby teeth fall out between the ages of 6-12 as your child’s permanent teeth grow in.
However, if your child’s tooth is knocked out by an oral injury, you should see a dentist. If it’s a baby tooth, Dr. Yang will need to place a space maintainer if the tooth has fallen out early to ensure your child’s mouth develops properly.
If an adult tooth has been knocked out, you need to take immediate action. Grab the tooth and put it in a container of cold milk to keep the root moist, and bring your child to our office immediately. The tooth must be splinted into place within 1-2 hours for the best chance of saving it. Contact us online to learn more, or call at (858) 888-9298 now to schedule same-day care at our San Diego dental office.
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