Pediatric Dental Emergencies in Midland TX: Crucial Steps to Protect Your Smile

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When dental emergencies in Midland TX happen, West Texas Pediatric Dentistry is here to provide swift, compassionate care for your child.

  • Swift, compassionate emergency care
  • Treat dental & sports injuries
  • Assess teeth and soft-tissue damage
  • Use digital imaging for quick diagnosis
  • Prioritize emergencies to relieve pain & protect teeth
Emergency Chipped Tooth

Recognizing Common Pediatric Dental Emergencies in Midland TX


Common Dental Emergencies

Toothache

  • Rinse with warm water & gently floss.
  • Use a cold compress for swelling.
  • Never place aspirin directly on the tooth or gums.

Knocked-Out Tooth

  • Permanent tooth: Hold by the crown, gently rinse, and reinsert if possible.
  • If unable to reinsert, place in milk or tooth-saving solution.
  • Baby tooth: Do not reinsert.

Chipped or Broken Tooth

  • Rinse with warm water.
  • Save any broken pieces.
  • Use a cold compress for swelling.

Dental Abscess

  • May appear as a swollen, painful bump on the gums.
  • Rinse with warm saltwater.
  • Do not pop or squeeze.

Soft-Tissue Injury

  • Apply gentle pressure with clean gauze.
  • Use a cold compress for swelling.

Your Trusted Pediatric Emergency Dental Care

  • We provide prompt, expert care for pediatric dental emergencies.
  • Our team creates a calm, reassuring experience for your child.
  • Contact our Pediatric office immediately for dental emergencies.

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Monday
8:00am - 4:00pm

Tuesday
8:00am - 4:00pm

Wednesday
8:00am - 4:00pm

Thursday
8:00am - 4:00pm

Friday
8:00am - 1:00pm

Saturday & Sunday
Closed

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West Texas Pediatric Dentistry

3306 Andrews Hwy
Midland, TX 79703

(432) 242-5747