Traumata

Guidance for Parents to prevent trauma

Dear Parents,
Has your child just experienced a dental accident? We'd like to give you some initial guidance to help you assess the situation better. First and foremost, please remain calm and try to reassure your child as well.

For an accident involving a baby tooth:

• A loosened or slightly displaced baby tooth is not urgent, and you can visit us the next day. Please do not attempt to push the tooth back into its corresponding position. However, if your child can no longer properly close their mouth due to the accident, please come to us immediately so we can discuss and plan appropriate treatment with you.
• If a piece of your child's tooth has broken off, please visit us within the next three days. If it is bleeding from the tooth itself, come the same day.
• If the baby's tooth has been completely knocked out, please do not attempt to reinsert the tooth. It is sufficient to visit us within the next three days.

For an accident involving a permanent tooth, please consider the following:

• If the tooth is loosened or displaced, please leave it in its position and come to our practice as soon as possible with your child.
• If a piece of the tooth has broken off, please keep it in clear, clean water and bring it to our practice with the tooth fragment.
• If your child has completely knocked out a tooth with the root, it is best to place the tooth in a tooth preservation box (available at pharmacies). If this is unavailable, wrap the tooth in cling film or put it in cold milk. Seek our help immediately! Never store or clean the tooth dry!