Emergency Pediatric Dentist in Chesapeake

Is There an Emergency Pediatric Dentist Near Me?

If your child needs emergency pediatric dental services, then call one of the emergency pediatric dentists in Chesapeake to alleviate your child's suffering. Our office provides emergency pediatric dental care during regular business hours, and we'll make every effort to see your child as soon as possible. However, if you have a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go to your local emergency room.

Are All Dental Procedures Performed by Emergency Dentists?

Emergency pediatric dental care encompasses all the procedures that are provided during regular business hours. Typically, we address severe toothaches, structural trauma, or any other problem that could cause long-lasting or permanent damage if not treated. The most common issues we treat include:

• Emergency extractions
• Emergency repairs
• Pain or swelling due to improper tooth eruption
• Crown or filling replacement or restoration
• Pain caused by orthodontic devices
• Pain caused by infection or decay
• Most types of oral pain from trauma or decay

If you're unsure whether your child's issue is an emergency, then call our Chesapeake office and we'll help you.

What Determines Whether My Child Needs Emergency Pediatric Dental Services?

If your child suffers from any of the following, you may need to seek emergency pediatric dental care:

Abscessed tooth or teeth

An abscess is a serious condition that should be treated promptly because it can have serious ramifications if it remains untreated. However, it's not a condition that occurs abruptly. Usually, it's due to poor oral hygiene and builds up over time.

Bruxism

Tooth-grinding usually occurs at night, and the damage to the tooth enamel is cumulative. Treating bruxism is a proactive procedure that's not typically an emergency.

Chipped or cracked teeth

A tooth can chip or crack suddenly, so if your child has a chipped or broken tooth, it should be treated immediately. Cover the sharp edges with dental wax so that the cheek or tongue isn't damaged.

Cracked filling or crown

A cracked crown or filling can occur without warning, so make an appointment with one of the local emergency pediatric dentists without delay.

Cavities or decay

Cavities and decay occur over time. They don't suddenly appear. If your child has pain from their cavities or decay, then they need kid’s urgent dental care, so call our Chesapeake office for an appointment.

Intense toothache or tooth pressure

Sometimes, a toothache or intense pressure can appear, seemingly out of nowhere. If your child has a severe toothache or pressure, you should seek kid’s dental emergency treatment without delay.

Knocked-out tooth or teeth

A knocked-out tooth is an extreme emergency. If treated within an hour, the tooth may be saved, so gather all the pieces, rinse them with warm water, and replace them in the socket. Hold the pieces in place by the crown only, and bring your child to our emergency pediatric dentists office immediately. If it's after hours, go to your nearest emergency room or call 911.

Lost or loosened fillings

It's important to repair or replace lost or loose fillings to protect the inside of the tooth. Call our Chesapeake office during regular business hours for an appointment.

Lost restoration or dental appliance

If your child has lost a bridge or other restoration or if they've lost their dental appliance, they have a kid’s dental emergency and should be seen immediately.

Pain from an orthodontic device or treatment

Usually, pain from an orthodontic device builds up, so your child shouldn't need to go to an emergency pediatric dental office. However, if you feel they need to be seen by one of our emergency pediatric dentists, then give our office a call. If it's after hours, leave a message, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Sinus pressure

There's a complex correlation between tooth pain and sinus pressure, so if your child has both at the same time, then get them to our emergency pediatric dental office. If it's after hours, leave us a message or go to the nearest emergency room. Your child may have an infection or an impacted tooth.

Teeth that become sensitive to temperature

Sometimes, teeth will gradually become more sensitive, or sensitivity can suddenly increase. This may be due to an infection or a fractured tooth, so they'll need treatment from one of our emergency pediatric dentists.

What If My Child Has a More Serious Emergency Dental Problem?

If your child has one or more of the following, then they should be seen by a doctor in an emergency setting, not our emergency pediatric dentists during regular business hours:

• Severe bleeding
• Sudden or severe swelling of the gums or face
• Sudden trauma to the face, head, jaw, or teeth

Since these are very serious issues, make sure you get them treated immediately. Call 911 or go to the local emergency room to prevent any delays in addressing these issues.

Will My Child's Emergency Pediatric Dentistry Be Expensive?

It's a fact that emergency care of any sort is more expensive than that provided under non-emergency situations. However, your child's well-being is the most critical issue. If your child needs to be seen by one of the emergency pediatric dentists in our office, then financial options are available. Most major credit cards are accepted, most major insurance plans, and the Smile Alliance Club® discount plan. Smile Alliance Club® isn't insurance. Rather, it's a membership plan that offers substantial savings, and there's no waiting period, so ask us about it when you call.

Are After-Hours Emergency Pediatric Dentists in Chesapeake Available?

Don't continue searching for “emergency pediatric dental care near me.” Call Konikoff Kids Battlefield Boulevard at (757) 821-5184, and we can help you. If it's after hours, leave a message, and we'll call you back as soon as possible. If you need immediate help, then call 911 or go to the local emergency room.