Pediatric Dentistry Limited - Providence, Cranston, RI - Drs. Steven Lasser, Craig Elice, Fotini Dionisopoulos

After Hours Emergency Care

Pediatric Dentistry maintains a “live” answering service. On nights and weekends, one of our pediatric dentists is always “on call,” and can always be reached.

In the case of an emergency, please get in touch with us by calling our main office number.

Tooth Ache

Begin by cleaning around the sore tooth meticulously. Using warm salt water, rinse the mouth to displace any food trapped between teeth. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you use aspirin on the aching tooth or on the gum. In the event of facial swelling, apply a cold compress to the area. For temporary pain relief, acetaminophen is recommended. See a dentist as soon as possible.

Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek

Due to a child’s unfamiliarity with the feeling of a “numb mouth,” children often bite their lip or chew their cheek after a dental visit. Ice can be applied to any bruised areas. For bleeding, apply firm (but gentle) pressure with sterile gauze or a clean cloth. If the bleeding does not stop with pressure or continues after 15 minutes, please give our office/answering service a call.

Broken Braces and Wires

Remove a broken appliance only if it comes out easily. If it is lodged or painful to remove, cover any protruding edges with wax, cotton balls, gauze or chewing gum. DO NOT REMOVE any wire caught in the gums, cheek or tongue; call our office immediately. Emergency attention is usually not required for loose or broken appliances that cause no discomfort.

Trauma to Teeth

If an injury appears serious or involves head trauma, immediate medical attention may be necessary. Consult a physician or go to an emergency room. If the trauma only involves the teeth and neighboring soft tissues, and appears less serious, call our office or after hours number for advice.

Broken Tooth

Rinse the area with warm water. Put a cold compress externally if there are signs of facial injury. Recover any broken tooth fragments. Call our office if the break appears to be severe.

Knocked Out Permanent Tooth

Recover the tooth, making sure to hold it by the crown (top) and not the root end. Rinse, but do not clean or handle the tooth more than necessary. Reinsert the tooth in the socket and hold it in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk or water. Because time is essential, give our office a call immediately.

Other Emergency Conditions:

Bleeding After a Baby Tooth Falls Out

Fold a piece of gauze and place it (tightly) over the bleeding area. Bite down on the gauze for 15 minutes; if bleeding continues, contact ust.

Cold or Canker Sores

Over-the-counter medications will usually provide temporary relief. If sores persist, visit your dentist.



	After Hours Emergency Care Pediatric Dentistry maintains a “live” answering service. On nights and weekends, one of our pediatric dentists is always “on call,” and can always be reached. In the case of an emergency, please get in touch with us by calling our main office number. *Tooth Ache* Begin by cleaning around the sore tooth meticulously. Using warm salt water, rinse the mouth to displace any food trapped between teeth. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you use aspirin on the aching tooth or on the gum. In the event of facial swelling, apply a cold compress to the area. For temporary pain relief, acetaminophen is recommended. See a dentist as soon as possible. Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek Due to a child’s unfamiliarity with the feeling of a “numb mouth,” children often bite their lip or chew their cheek after a dental visit. Ice can be applied to any bruised areas. For bleeding, apply firm (but gentle) pressure with sterile gauze or a clean cloth. If the bleeding does not stop with pressure or continues after 15 minutes, please give our office/answering service a call. Broken Braces and Wires Remove a broken appliance only if it comes out easily. If it is lodged or painful to remove, cover any protruding edges with wax, cotton balls, gauze or chewing gum. DO NOT REMOVE any wire caught in the gums, cheek or tongue; call our office immediately. Emergency attention is usually not required for loose or broken appliances that cause no discomfort. Trauma to Teeth If an injury appears serious or involves head trauma, immediate medical attention may be necessary. Consult a physician or go to an emergency room. If the trauma only involves the teeth and neighboring soft tissues, and appears less serious, call our office or after hours number for advice. Broken Tooth Rinse the area with warm water. Put a cold compress externally if there are signs of facial injury. Recover any broken tooth fragments. Call our office if the break appears to be severe. Knocked Out Permanent Tooth Recover the tooth, making sure to hold it by the crown (top) and not the root end. Rinse, but do not clean or handle the tooth more than necessary. Reinsert the tooth in the socket and hold it in place using a clean piece of gauze or cloth. If the tooth cannot be reinserted, carry it in a cup containing milk or water. Because time is essential, give our office a call immediately. Other Emergency Conditions: *Bleeding After a Baby Tooth Falls Out* Fold a piece of gauze and place it (tightly) over the bleeding area. Bite down on the gauze for 15 minutes; if bleeding continues, contact ust. Cold or Canker Sores Over-the-counter medications will usually provide temporary relief. If sores persist, visit your dentist.
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