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It is not uncommon for children to injure their teeth while playing withfriends or participating in a sport. They may crack, chip or even lose a tooth. Your dentist will determinethe treatment needed, depending on the injury sustained, the age of your childand their ability to cope with treatment. |
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Teaching your child not to walk or run when they have something in theirmouth will help prevent many common childhood dental injuries. Also, from anearly age, teach your child not to suck or chew on sharp, pointed or very hardobjects. Please, make sure your child always wears a mouthguard for sports activitiesthat involve physical contact or present the possibility of dental injury. |
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- Try not to panic your child by remaining calm and if there is bleeding try to get your child to bite down on some tissue or gauze.
- Collect all pieces of cracked, chipped or missing teeth.
- A drink of water or some ice to suck on may help reduce swelling and manage pain.
- Contact your child's doctor and dentist at the first opportunity. Treatment may need to begin quickly to save any teeth or prevent infection.
- If other injury to the mouth or teeth is suspected, x-rays of the area may be needed.
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Guidelines for management of traumatic injuries in the primary dentition
Download Guidelines pdf |
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Info for Parents 
