"Prevention Is The Best Cure"
Linda S. Barconey, D.D.S. - Pediatric Dentist
Questions & Answers
When your child needs emergency care, Dr. Barconey is always ready to help.
Please keep the emergency number in a convenient location at home.310-672-7822
- What should I do if my child's baby tooth is knocked out?
- See Dr. Barconey as soon as possible. Do not replant the tooth.
- What should I do if my child's adult tooth is knocked out?
- Locate the tooth and rinse it gently in cool water only (do not scrub It). Do not hold the tooth by its roots. If possible, replace the tooth in it's socket and hold it with clean gauze or cloth (best option) Or second option, store the tooth in a clean container with milk or third option, store tooth in a clean container of water or saline water. The tooth needs to be sterilized by Dr. Barconey as soon as possible. If the tooth is replanted and sterilized within 30 minutes the survival rate of the tooth is at 90%, 30-60 minutes the survival rate is 75%.
- What should I do for my child's toothache?
- Call Dr. Barconey. Do not put heat or aspirin on the tooth. Give your child children’s Tylenol for pain and see Dr. Barconey as soon as possible.
- What should I do for a possible broken jaw?
- Do not move the jaw. Secure the jaw in place by tying a handkerchief, or towel around the jaw and over the top of the head. Call Dr. Barconey at once.
- What should I do for a chipped or broken tooth?
- Rinse the mouth with clean cool water. Apply direct pressure to the bleeding area with a clean compress. Call Dr. Barconey as soon as possible.