Woodbury Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Helps Parents Learn What to Do in a Dental Emergency

WOODBURY, N.Y. - Feb. 1, 2014 - PRLog -- Woodbury Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is a world class practice, with a staff of specially trained dentists with advanced degrees to diagnose and treat all of your child’s needs. The practice focuses on prevention and the oral health needs of young people.   Contact sports are among the various events that can occur that may cause injury to your child’s teeth, the Woodbury Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic team has some useful advice for parents of children who have experienced such dental trauma. Here are a few quick tips:  If your child’s baby tooth is knocked out, do not attempt to re-insert it. It’s okay to give your child Tylenol or some other kind of pain reliever. It is also okay to allow them to rinse with cold water to keep it clean.

Although Woodbury Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics would welcome your business, professional intervention isn’t always immediately necessary, but it’s important to consult with your child’s pediatric dentist so he or she can evaluate the situation and offer solutions to the dental trauma.  Unlike the loss of a baby tooth, there are several steps to be mindful of when dealing with a child that has avulsed a permanent tooth. An avulsed permanent front tooth can often times be re-implanted. However, time is of the essence, and you should call our office immediately.  Find the tooth as soon as possible, and hold the tooth by the crown rather than the root tip. If dirty, you can gently rinse it in cool water. Make sure not to scrub it. If possible, replace the tooth in the socket, and hold it there with a clean gauze or washcloth. If you can’t put the tooth back in the socket, place the tooth in a clean container of milk, saliva or water while transporting it to the office.

The tooth can even be transported in your own mouth, under the lip, but this is not recommended with small children who are at risk of swallowing the tooth. In summary, get to the pediatric dentist immediately. The faster you act, the better your chances of saving the tooth. It’s no fun watching your child suffer from dental trauma, but following these steps can make an unfortunate traumatic experience as painless as possible. You’ll thank yourself later, and your child will too.  The primary goal of WoodburyPediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is to create a non-threatening environment and build a relationship of trust and confidence that will last a lifetime.  These tips are just a sampling of the dental pediatric dentistry advice that Woodbury Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics can offer.  Our team of professionals are ready to help with your Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic needs.

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The Woodbury Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics practice consists of Drs. Lisa Ritter-Kahn (https://plus.google.com/106522275462946828114/about),Douglas Schildhaus (http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-rss/woodbur...), Celia Spatt Penzer (http://woodburypedoortho.com/drcelia.php), Harry Tsotos (http://woodburypedoortho.com/drharry.php) and Alexandra Anagnostis (http://woodburypedoortho.com/dralex.php) all share the same philosophy of care. Call today for an appointment: (516) 921-0400 (tel:%28516%29%20921-0400).

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