Kids Tooth Team Michigan is Fenton's first call for pediatric dental emergencies. We offer same-day and after-hours emergency appointments for children throughout Fenton, Lake Fenton, Linden, Holly, Grand Blanc, Hartland, Argentine Township, Tyrone Township, and the broader Genesee County area. When your child is in pain or has suffered a dental injury, call us immediately and our team will guide you through every step.
A dental emergency is any situation that is causing your child significant pain, uncontrolled bleeding, or a risk of lasting harm to their teeth or mouth. This includes knocked-out or broken teeth, severe toothaches, dental abscesses, lost crowns or fillings, and lacerations to the lips or gums. If your child is hurting and you are not sure what to do, call our Fenton office. Our team will help you assess the situation immediately and get your child in as soon as possible.
Quick action leads to better outcomes. A knocked-out permanent tooth has the best chance of being saved when treated within the first hour. An untreated toothache can become an abscess. An abscess left untreated can spread. Getting your child to our Fenton office promptly makes a meaningful difference in what we can do to help.
Hospital emergency rooms can offer pain medication but cannot treat dental injuries. Kids Tooth Team Michigan provides actual diagnosis and care for children's dental emergencies at our Fenton office, performed by board-certified pediatric dentists who specialize in working with kids.
Dental emergencies happen at inconvenient times. Our Fenton office offers same-day availability and after-hours emergency support so that families throughout the Southern Lakes area and Genesee County do not have to spend a night or weekend with a child in serious pain. Call us as soon as something happens.
A dental emergency is upsetting for any child. Our Fenton team is experienced in working with scared and anxious young patients during high-stress situations. We work quickly, communicate clearly, and keep your child as comfortable and informed as possible throughout treatment.
Quick action leads to better outcomes. A knocked-out permanent tooth has the best chance of being saved when treated within the first hour. An untreated toothache can become an abscess. An abscess left untreated can spread. Getting your child to our Fenton office promptly makes a meaningful difference in what we can do to help.
Hospital emergency rooms can offer pain medication but cannot treat dental injuries. Kids Tooth Team Michigan provides actual diagnosis and care for children's dental emergencies at our Fenton office, performed by board-certified pediatric dentists who specialize in working with kids.
Dental emergencies happen at inconvenient times. Our Fenton office offers same-day availability and after-hours emergency support so that families throughout the Southern Lakes area and Genesee County do not have to spend a night or weekend with a child in serious pain. Call us as soon as something happens.
A dental emergency is upsetting for any child. Our Fenton team is experienced in working with scared and anxious young patients during high-stress situations. We work quickly, communicate clearly, and keep your child as comfortable and informed as possible throughout treatment.
A knocked-out permanent tooth is a true time-sensitive emergency. Handle it by the crown only, rinse gently with water without scrubbing the root, and try to place it back into the socket if your child can tolerate it. If not, store it in milk or your child's saliva and call our Fenton office right away. Every minute counts. If a baby tooth is knocked out, do not attempt to reinsert it, but do call us the same day to evaluate the injury and surrounding teeth.
Any fracture to a tooth, even a small chip, should be assessed the same day if possible. Depending on the severity, we may smooth a minor chip, place a filling or crown, or address deeper nerve involvement. Call our Fenton office and we will advise you on what to do before coming in and schedule your child as soon as we can.
Persistent or throbbing pain, especially when accompanied by swelling or fever, suggests possible infection and needs to be evaluated promptly. Rinse your child's mouth with warm water and check between the teeth for anything lodged there. Call us right away. Do not apply aspirin or any pain medication directly against the gum tissue. Our Fenton team will identify the cause and provide relief as quickly as possible.
An abscess is a bacterial infection that forms a painful pocket of pus near a tooth root or in the gum. It may present as a visible swelling, a bump on the gum, significant pain, or in more advanced cases, facial swelling or fever. An abscess must be treated professionally and should not wait. Call our Fenton office immediately if your child shows any of these signs.
A crown or filling that falls off or becomes dislodged should be evaluated the same day whenever possible. The exposed tooth underneath is vulnerable to sensitivity, additional decay, and fracture. Save any crown that comes off and bring it to the appointment. Avoid chewing on that side until we can take a look.
For minor cuts to the lips, cheeks, or tongue, apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth and watch the bleeding closely. If it does not slow within a few minutes, the cut appears deep, or there is notable swelling, call our Fenton office right away. We will clean the wound, suture if necessary, and make sure your child is set up to heal properly.
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Call us the moment the emergency occurs. Our team will talk you through what is happening, advise you on immediate steps to take at home, and arrange for your child to be seen as quickly as possible.
Depending on what your child is experiencing, we will walk you through specific steps such as rinsing with warm water, applying a cold compress to reduce swelling, keeping a tooth moist in milk, or using age-appropriate pain relief as directed. Every situation is different and we will tailor the guidance accordingly.
We examine your child, take any necessary X-rays, and provide effective, targeted treatment to address the emergency and relieve pain. Before you leave, we go over aftercare instructions and make sure any necessary follow-up is scheduled before you go.
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Call our Fenton office line at (248) 290-8182 and follow the prompts to reach our on-call team. We will help you manage the situation and arrange care as quickly as we can.
Call us first in almost all situations. Emergency rooms are not equipped to treat dental injuries and will typically only offer pain medication before referring you to a dentist. Our Fenton team can provide actual treatment. The exception is a true medical emergency involving loss of consciousness, suspected jaw fracture, or severe facial swelling affecting breathing, in which case go to the ER and call us as well.
Pick it up by the crown and rinse it gently without scrubbing the root. Try to reinsert it into the socket if possible. If not, place it in milk or your child's saliva and call us immediately. Do not let the tooth dry out. The window for saving a knocked-out permanent tooth is narrow and time is the most critical factor.
A custom-fitted mouthguard is the most effective protection available. Athletes without a properly fitted mouthguard are sixty times more likely to experience dental trauma during contact and collision sports. Ask our Fenton team about getting your child fitted for a custom guard at their next routine visit.
Yes. Kids Tooth Team Michigan accepts emergency appointments for new patients at our Fenton location. Call us right away and we will do everything possible to get your child seen quickly, regardless of whether they have been to our office before.
Baby teeth that are knocked out are typically not reinserted, as doing so can interfere with the permanent tooth developing underneath. You should still call our Fenton office the same day so we can evaluate the injury, assess the surrounding teeth and gum tissue, and let you know if any monitoring or follow-up care is needed.
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