Emergency pediatric dentist in Greater Philadelphia
Pediatric Dental Associates provides emergency pediatric dental care at all five of our locations across Greater Philadelphia. If your child has a knocked-out tooth, a severe toothache, dental trauma from a fall or accident, or another urgent dental situation, call the office nearest you immediately. Our team holds same-day emergency slots and can provide guidance over the phone on how to manage your child’s injury before arriving.
What counts as a pediatric dental emergency?
- Knocked-out permanent tooth (must be seen within 30 minutes for the best chance of saving the tooth)
- Cracked, fractured, or broken tooth
- Severe toothache not relieved by over-the-counter children’s pain medication
- Loose permanent tooth after an injury
- Dental abscess, facial swelling, or signs of infection
- Dental trauma from a fall, sports injury, or car accident
- Bitten lip, cheek, or tongue with significant or uncontrolled bleeding
- Broken or dislodged dental appliance causing pain or injury
What to do before you arrive
Knocked-out permanent tooth
Time is critical. A permanent tooth has the best chance of being saved when re-implanted within 15 to 30 minutes. Handle the tooth only by the crown (not the root). Rinse gently with warm water if dirty; do not scrub. Place the tooth back in the socket if possible, or store it in milk or your child’s own saliva. Call us and come in immediately.
Toothache
Rinse with warm salt water and gently floss around the tooth to remove any trapped food. Children’s acetaminophen or ibuprofen (dosed for age and weight) can manage mild pain. Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. If pain is severe, does not improve, or is accompanied by fever or facial swelling, call us immediately.
Cracked or broken tooth
Collect any tooth fragments and bring them with you. Rinse the mouth with warm water. Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. Call us to be seen as soon as possible.
Need to schedule an emergency visit?
Find the location nearest to you and give us a call!
Frequently Asked Questions
We hold same-day emergency appointments at all five locations during business hours. Call the nearest office and our team will get your child seen as quickly as possible.
Yes. We treat dental emergencies for any child, regardless of whether they have been seen at PDA before. Bring any available insurance information and a parent or legal guardian.
Usually no. Re-implanting a primary tooth can damage the developing permanent tooth underneath. Still call us so we can evaluate the injury and the permanent tooth beneath it.
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If your child faces a dental emergency during or after hours, please give us a call immediately.