Emergency Dentist in Apple Valley, MN

At Carousel Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, we are here for any childhood dental emergency your child might face. Drs. Kyle and Katie Nordeen are pediatric dentists who cater specifically to children and their unique needs, and have extensive experience treating all types of dental emergencies.

Broken or Chipped Tooth

Accidents and falls are common when children start walking. If they chip or break a tooth, call us first. Acting quickly gives us a better chance of saving the tooth, preventing infection from developing, and minimizing or eliminating the need for complex treatment.

Rinse your child’s mouth with water and use a cold compress to reduce swelling. If you can find the chipped or broken piece of the tooth, bring it with you to our office.

Toothache

An older child can tell you if a tooth hurts, but your baby or toddler can’t. If they are acting cranky or out of sorts, it could be teething, but it could also be a toothache. White or brown spots near your baby’s gum line can be signs of tooth decay. Also, swelling or a small "pimple" on the gums is a sign of infection.  

If you notice any of these symptoms, call our dental office right away!

Knocked-Out Baby Tooth

Call us first and let us know what’s going on. We will determine whether we need to see your child right away and provide instructions for handling the situation. You can rinse your child’s mouth with water and use a cold compress as needed to reduce swelling. 

Knocked-Out Permanent Tooth

This is a critical emergency where prompt action can make the difference between saving and losing the tooth! Here is what to do:

• Try not to touch the root of the tooth!
• Rinse the tooth gently in cool water if it’s dirty, but do not disturb any tissue still attached to the root.
• Try to gently reinsert the tooth back in its socket because this gives the tooth the best chance for healing! If you are unable to replace the tooth, put it in a container with cold milk, and if milk’s not available, keep the tooth root moist with your child’s saliva.
• Call us so we can prepare for your child’s arrival and then make your way safely to our office.

The window to successfully re-implant a tooth is less than two hours, so prompt action on your part is essential.

It’s estimated that as many as 39 percent of dental injuries occur during sports activities and commonly involve the front teeth. If your child plays sports—particularly football, basketball, or hockey—you can help them avoid dental trauma with a custom mouthguard.

You can purchase generic mouthguards at your sporting goods store, but a better idea may be a customized mouthguard that we make using impressions of your child’s teeth.

A custom sports mouthguard provides superior protection, and since it’s more comfortable to wear, your child is more likely to remember to put it in and keep it in at game time. 

Many dental emergencies are time-sensitive, so the sooner we can treat the problem and relieve your child’s discomfort, the better!

Dr. Katie and Dr. Kyle are always available for emergency children's dentistry in Apple Valley, MN. During regular business hours, call us at (952) 715-6177, and a helpful member of our team will assist you. After hours, call us, and follow directions for emergency care, and we will get back to you right away.