Emergency Dentistry

Dental emergencies can happen when we least expect them, and they can be unsettling. At KidsSmile, we understand the importance of caring for your child’s smile and relieving their anxiety and discomfort. Dental emergencies can be frightening, but you can count on our team at KidsSmile for exceptional and compassionate care.

Kids Love Us, Parents Trust Us! 

At KidsSmile Paediatric Dental, our team loves working with children and getting to know their unique personalities. We are always friendly and greet every child with a smile, and we do everything we can to ensure your child feels safe and comfortable in our care. You can rest assured your little one is in the most capable and caring hands. Ultimately, we aim to relieve your child’s pain and anxiety as safely and efficiently as possible. 

Everyone on our team is passionate about improving the health of children’s smiles, and we take the time to get to know each patient and their family. You and your child are never just a number to us! We understand children and their loved ones may feel nervous about visiting the dentist, but our goal is to ensure our youngest patients are well cared for, safe and comfortable.

Common Dental Emergencies

Children and teens can experience several types of dental emergencies as they grow. Whether your little one fell and chipped a tooth or had a sporting accident, our emergency dentists in Maitland are here to the rescue. We offer same-day emergency appointments so your child can receive the urgent care they need to maintain a healthy smile. 

Common dental emergencies we see at our dental surgery include:

  • Severe or persistent toothache 
  • Injuries to lips, cheek or tongue
  • Broken, chipped or fractured tooth
  • Dislodged or knocked-out tooth
  • Loose tooth 
  • Bleeding and swelling in the mouth
  • Dental abscess 

Untreated dental emergencies can lead to many oral and general health concerns. Dental emergencies can’t wait, so it’s always better to be safe than sorry!

Preventive Dental Care Is Key 

Prevention is vital to your child’s long-term oral health. As paediatric dentists, we want to give your child the best opportunity to achieve and maintain a problem-free smile. 

We focus on prevention and early treatment, which is why we recommend routine dental exams and cleans to ensure your child’s teeth and gums stay healthy. These exams and cleans help us stop decay, gum disease and other concerns before they progress. It allows us to treat problems with the least invasive method possible.

Another aspect of preventing dental concerns is wearing proper gear when participating in sports and physical activities. Proper equipment includes wearing a mouthguard to protect your teeth and gums from injury. If your child or teen grinds and clenches their teeth, they may benefit from wearing a protective nightguard. 

Paediatric Emergency Dentistry in Maitland, NSW 

Our KidsSmile team is highly skilled and experienced in caring for the dental emergencies children experience. Dental clinics can induce anxiety in some patients, but we continuously strive to make our surgery comfortable and relaxing. As such, we offer nitrous oxide for additional relaxation to ease your child’s nerves and discomfort. 

If your child is experiencing a dental emergency, we encourage you to contact us immediately. 

Don’t forget to download the ToothSOS App to your smart phone to know what to do in case of a dental emergency, wherever you may be.