Dental emergencies we treat
- Knocked-out baby or adult teeth
- Broken, chipped or cracked teeth
- Severe toothaches
- Swelling in the mouth, cheek or face
- Injured or darkened teeth after a fall
- Injuries to the jaw
What to do right now
Knocked-out adult tooth: pick it up by the crown (the white part), not the root. Rinse it briefly if it's dirty — don't scrub. Put it back in the socket if your child can tolerate it, or keep it in cold milk, and come in immediately. The first hour matters most.
Knocked-out baby tooth: don't put it back in — that can damage the adult tooth underneath. Press clean gauze on the area to stop bleeding and call us.
Toothache: rinse with warm salt water, gently floss to remove trapped food, use a cold compress on the cheek and give an age-appropriate pain reliever as directed on the label. Don't put aspirin on the gums.
Broken tooth: save any pieces in milk, rinse your child's mouth with warm water and call us.
When to go to the emergency room instead
Go to the ER or call 911 for difficulty breathing or swallowing, bleeding that won't stop with pressure, a possible broken jaw, or any head injury. For tooth injuries and toothaches, call our office first.
What to expect at your visit
- 01Call 770-482-4661Tell us what happened — we'll give first-aid instructions and fit your child in as quickly as possible.
- 02Pain relief firstWe focus on making your child comfortable before anything else.
- 03Exam and x-rayWe check the injured tooth, the teeth around it and the developing adult teeth.
- 04Treatment and follow-upWe repair what we can that day and schedule follow-up to check healing.
Why parents choose our emergency pediatric dentist in Stonecrest
- Insurance checked before you arriveWe accept all major PPO plans and verify your benefits in advance, so you know your cost up front. No hidden fees.
- 7 AM appointmentsEarly visits Monday–Friday, plus Saturdays by appointment — easier to fit around school and work.
- Sedation options onsiteLaughing gas, oral sedation and general anesthesia (onsite or hospital) for anxious or young children.
- Everything under one roofCheckups, fillings, crowns, nerve treatment, early orthodontics and emergencies at one Stonecrest office.
- Low-radiation digital x-raysUp to 90% less radiation than film, taken only when they're needed.
- Special needs experienceTraining beyond dental school in caring for children with special healthcare needs.
Emergency Dental Care in Stonecrest: questions parents ask
What should I do if my child knocks out an adult tooth?
Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root. Rinse it briefly if dirty, then put it back in the socket or keep it in cold milk. Call 770-482-4661 and come in immediately — the best chance of saving it is within the first hour.
Should I put a knocked-out baby tooth back in?
No. Replanting a baby tooth can damage the adult tooth developing underneath. Apply gentle pressure with clean gauze to stop bleeding and call us so we can check for other injuries.
When should I go to the ER instead of the pediatric dentist?
Go to the ER for difficulty breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, a possible broken jaw or a head injury. For tooth injuries and toothaches, call our office first.
How can I ease my child's toothache until the visit?
Rinse with warm salt water, gently floss to remove trapped food, use a cold compress on the cheek, and give an age-appropriate pain reliever as directed on the label. Then call us.
Is a chipped baby tooth an emergency?
Call us the same day. Small chips are often cosmetic, but a chip that exposes the nerve, causes pain or bleeds needs prompt treatment.
Reviewed by Dr. Debbie Granger· Last updated
