Emergency Pediatric Dentist — Garland, TX

What to Do in a Dental Emergency

• Step 1: It’s extremely easy to panic during a dental emergency, particularly if it involves your child. Thankfully, all you need to do is call our dental office, and we’ll walk you through what to do next. If needed, we’ll schedule them for a visit right away, often on the same day you call.
• Step 2: When you arrive, your Garland emergency pediatric dentist Dr. Hui or Dr. Preece will see your child right away. Once they’re relieved their pain and stabilized their condition, they will go over which treatments they recommend. Together, you’ll create a custom treatment plan for getting your little one’s oral health back on track.
• Step 3: As soon as a treatment plan has been made, our team will jump into action! Whether your little one needs a filling, crown, pulp therapy, extraction, or any other treatment, their safety and comfort will always be our top priorities.

The Most Common Pediatric Dental Emergencies

Children’s dental emergencies come in all shapes and sizes, but it’s wiser to visit your dentist instead of an emergency room in these situations. Most times, the ER won’t have the necessary equipment or staff to deal with a dental emergency. We will be able to see your child much sooner than a crowded ER, and we are well-equipped to handle dental emergencies of all kinds.

However, as a general rule of thumb, if you think your child’s jaw is broken, or if they’re experiencing heavy bleeding, you should seek emergency care immediately! Below, you’ll find the most common children’s dental emergencies we treat.

Understanding the Cost of Pediatric Dental Emergencies 

We won’t be able to give you a cost estimate of your child’s emergency treatment until we see them in person and give them an exam. Only then will we know the extent of their problem and which procedure(s) might be necessary. We’ll go over all of their options with you  before  actually beginning treatment. We are in-network with many dental insurance providers and also offer flexible financing to ensure this type of care is easily affordable for every family.

How to Prevent Pediatric Dental Emergencies

A few simple habits will go a long way in helping your child avoid the most common dental emergencies:

• Make sure they wear a mouthguard every time they participate in sports.
• Don’t let them use their teeth to open packages.
• Tell them to be careful when chewing particularly hard, sticky, or crunchy foods.
• Don’t let them chew on items like ice, fingernails, pen caps, etc.
• Have them get a checkup and cleaning at least twice a year so our team can find a small problem before it turns into an emergency later.

Dental Emergency FAQs

As an emergency kid’s dentist in Garland, our team of professionals are here to deliver timely care when your little one needs it most. At The Dental Specialists Pediatric Dentistry, we know these unexpected accidents can cause your child to feel scared, but it’s important to remember that by staying calm, you can help them avoid further damage and ensure a more positive experience when arriving at our dental office. But before these events ever occur, you probably have several questions about when to see an emergency dentist, what to do if your child has a dental accident while on vacation, or even what you can do to minimize pain. Below is a list of FAQs for you to review. Should you have any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to  contact our office .