A chipped tooth after the game looks scarier than it usually is.
Bike spills, soccer collisions, a face-first landing on the playground — kids' dental emergencies tend to arrive fast and loud. Take a breath, because most of them are very treatable when you act quickly. If a tooth is chipped, find the fragments and rinse your child's mouth with warm water. If a whole tooth is knocked out, handle it by the crown and keep it in milk. For swelling or a busted lip, a cold compress and gentle pressure on any bleeding will hold things steady on the way in.
What matters most is being seen soon, while there's still a window to save or repair the tooth. We treat children and adults the same day at our Aventura office, with a calm, gentle approach built for nervous little patients and the parents standing right behind them. Your child's first X-ray and exam are free, so you can find out exactly what's going on without the stress piling higher. If a tooth got hurt today, bring them in today.
