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A pediatric dental emergency can be stressful, especially when a child is hurt or in pain. Our Redondo Beach pediatric dental office will help determine whether a problem needs immediate attention, and existing families know that Dr. Carroll makes herself available for urgent after-hours questions.
Common pediatric dental emergencies include toothaches, swelling, broken or chipped teeth, injuries from sports or falls, knocked-out teeth, loose or displaced teeth after trauma, and problems involving an existing restoration.
For a knocked-out permanent tooth, time matters. Avoid touching the root and contact a dentist immediately for instructions. A knocked-out baby tooth is handled differently and should not be replanted by a parent.
Facial swelling with fever, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, significant uncontrolled bleeding, or serious facial trauma may require urgent medical evaluation rather than routine dental care.
Because Dr. Carroll treats children exclusively, the office is accustomed to helping parents sort out both the dental problem and the practical question every parent has in the moment: ‘What do we need to do right now?’
Frequently asked questions
Should I call for a chipped or injured tooth?
Yes. Call the office after a dental injury so we can help determine how urgently your child needs to be seen and what you should do in the meantime.
What should I do if a permanent tooth is knocked out?
Avoid touching the root and contact a dentist immediately. Time can be important. A knocked-out baby tooth is managed differently and should not be replanted by a parent.
When is facial swelling an emergency?
Facial swelling accompanied by fever, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, or serious facial trauma may require urgent medical evaluation. If you are unsure, call the office or seek appropriate emergency care.
If your child needs emergency pediatric dental care in Redondo Beach, call our office.
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Reviewed by Shari Carroll, DMD, MPH - Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Contact
1611 S. Catalina Avenue | Suite 100 Redondo Beach | CA 90277 | Phone: (310) 357-4414
There is FREE parking in our underground parking garage accessible off of Catalina Avenue.
Existing patients: Please use Dr. Carroll’s established after-hours contact instructions for urgent questions outside normal office hours.
