When a child has an accident it is always unsettling for the parent or guardian. The key point is to remain calm. The child should first be checked out for any other injuries (i.e. bruises, cuts, broken bones etc). If any of these exist then the child should be taken to the family doctor or emergency department to be assessed. If the child has fractured a tooth, find the fractured piece, place it in milk (or water if milk is unavailable) and bring it to the dentist as soon as possible.

A - If the impact was significant enough to cause concern, your child should be seen by a dentist to have the tooth evaluated. Often a tooth can recover, but occassionally the tooth may become abscessed (dead), turn dark, and cause pain. Even if the tooth appears to be OK, it is best to have it looked at and an x-ray taken so that an infection can be ruled out and also so that there is a picture to compare it to in follow up evaluations. See similar questions...

We recommend rinsing the child's mouth with warm salt water. You may place a cold washcloth on their face if it is swollen. Children may be given Children's Tylenol or Children's Motrin for tooth pain. (Never give aspirin to children) If your child is currently experiencing pain, contact our office to schedule an appointment immediately. » Return to Top See similar questions...

The most important thing to do is to remain calm. If you have the tooth, you should attempt to insert it back into its socket and then contact us immediately. If you have difficulty re-inserting the tooth, place it in a glass of milk and contact us immediately. » Return to Top See similar questions...

The law of premises liability handles slip and fall injuries and many other injuries that occur while on another’s property. If you were the victim of an injury while on the property of another, you may be entitled to compensation under the law of premises liability. Contact our personal injury lawyers in Chicago at Parente & Norem to discuss your case. The Chicago personal injury lawyers with Parente & Norem answer questions about personal injury and wrongful death. See similar questions...

In most cases, a fractured tooth may be successfully restored. There are a variety of ways to repair a damaged tooth, the proper selection of which depends on the location of the tooth and the severity of the damage. The options include composite resin fillings, porcelain veneers, inlays, onlays, and crowns. See similar questions...

The most important thing to do is to remain calm. Then find the tooth. Hold it by the crown rather than the root and try to reinsert it in the socket. If that is not possible, put the tooth in a glass of milk and take your child and the glass immediately to the pediatric dentist. See similar questions...

The answer to those questions will help determine whether we are able to prove that the City was responsible for your injuries. Remember, there may have been construction in the area where you fell that may have contributed to creating the defect you fell over. With a claim against the City, you must file a notice of claim within 90 days of the date of the incident! This must be done correctly to protect your legal rights. See similar questions...

Find the tooth and rinse it gently in cool water. (Do not scrub it or clean it with soap -- use just water!) If possible, replace the tooth in the socket and hold it there with clean gauze or a wash cloth. If you can't put the tooth back in the socket, place the tooth in a clean container with milk, saliva, or water. Get to the pediatric dental office immediately. (Call the emergency number if it's after hours.) The faster you act, the better your chances of saving the tooth. See similar questions...

If the tooth is a permanent tooth, time is extremely crucial. Immediately stick the tooth back in the socket. Don't worry about getting it in straight or having it turned backwards, just get it in the socket and immediately call your dentist. If you are uncomfortable placing the tooth in the socket, put it in a glass of milk and get your child to the dentist as quickly as possible. If the tooth is a baby tooth, do not put it in the socket because damage to the permanent tooth can occur. See similar questions...

If the baby teeth are moderately to very loose, there is no immediate treatment. Patience is recommended. This is a normal process. The tongue will push the permanent lower front teeth forward. If the teeth are not very loose, your child should be seen to take an x-ray and evaluate the situation. Most children stop sucking their fingers between the ages of three to five. Sucking of a finger can have a significant effect on the bite. See similar questions...

Primary, or "baby," teeth are important for many reasons. Not only do they help children speak clearly and chew naturally, they also aid in forming a path that permanent teeth can follow when they are ready to erupt. Some of them are necessary until a child is 12 years old or longer. Pain, infection of the gums and jaws, impairment of general health and premature loss of teeth are just a few of the problems that can happen when baby teeth are neglected. See similar questions...

Possibly nothing. However, it may abscess and cause damage to the permanent tooth growing above it if left untreated. This would also cause the primary tooth to be lost before its proper time. We generally recommend that these teeth be treated to avoid potential problems. See similar questions...

If your child's permanent tooth is knocked out, the tooth should be held by the crown and not the roots and gently rinsed with either contact lense solution, milk or water (no scrubbing.) The tooth should be replaced in the socket as quickly as possible. If you can not place the tooth back in its socket, it can be transported to the dentist in the liquid that you cleaned it in. Ideally, the child should be seen within 30 minutes by a dentist. See similar questions...