Most mouth injuries should be examined by your pediatric dentist right away. Teeth need to be examined for hairline cracks, the mouth needs to be examined for fractures to the bones, and soft tissues need to be examined to assure no foreign objects have made their way in. If enamel is damaged or chipped, it [...]
It’s winter and the ice can be such a menace to kids and their mouths (especially this year it seems). It’s a fear associated with being a parent of young children that they may fall and have an injury to their teeth, gums or face. But what do you do and who do you call [...]
We've updated the ortho emergency information on our website. If you or your child are undergoing orthodontic treatment we recommend that you bookmark it, download and/or print it, or save it in your phone. You can also request a copy of this information at our office if you need a replacement for the copy distributed [...]
None of us want to see our children in any pain or discomfort. Additionally, the faster some emergencies are managed, the better the outcome. Click the image below for detailed information about how to handle a dental emergency after-hours! About Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontic Specialists of Michigan, the offices of Drs. Delaney, Plunkett, Ralstrom, Makowski, Thanasas, [...]
When consistent dental care is provided to children, it is unlikely for cavities to progress to the point where an emergency is related to tooth decay. However, emergencies like a knocked out tooth, a broken tooth, certain broken orthodontic appliances, or a soft tissue injury in the mouth often occur out of nowhere, when you [...]
One of the least pretty incidents to occur within the mouth is the misfortune of having a tooth knocked out. For many parents, seeing their child lose a tooth due to some kind of force is at the top of the list of things they’d rather never have to experience. Having a tooth knocked out [...]