{"id":34867,"date":"2026-05-10T14:22:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T13:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oralthea24.com\/services\/dental-emergencies-in-children\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T21:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T20:00:08","slug":"dental-emergencies-in-children","status":"publish","type":"services","link":"https:\/\/oralthea24.com\/en\/services\/dental-emergencies-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental emergencies in children"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to intervene<\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pediatric dental emergencies require speed, care, and a child-specific approach.<br\/>Sudden pain, dental trauma, infections, or swelling can cause significant discomfort for children and great concern for parents.<br\/>At Oralthea24 partner centers, we handle pediatric emergencies with a gentle, reassuring, and highly professional approach, acting quickly to relieve pain and ensure the child\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When a child\u2019s dental problem becomes urgent<\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not all dental problems can wait. It is important to see a dentist to avoid complications, infections, or permanent damage to the teeth. <\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The most common emergencies in children include:<\/h5>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>severe toothache<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>swelling of the gums or face<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dental trauma after a fall or impact<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>chipped or fractured teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>oral bleeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dental abscesses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pain while chewing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>traumatized baby teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sudden loss of a permanent tooth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>broken or painful orthodontic appliances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DENTAL PAIN IN CHILDREN CAN APPEAR SUDDENLY AND WORSEN QUICKLY.<\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">IT IS OFTEN CAUSED BY:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>deep cavities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>infections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>gum inflammation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>erupting teeth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>trauma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>food trapped between the teeth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PERSISTENT PAIN SHOULD NEVER BE UNDERESTIMATED, ESPECIALLY IF ASSOCIATED WITH:<\/h5>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>swelling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>difficulty eating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>irritability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sleep disturbances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DENTAL TRAUMA: WHAT TO DO IMMEDIATELY.<\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Falls during play, sports, or at school are one of the main causes of pediatric dental emergencies.<br\/>In case of a broken tooth, displaced tooth, completely knocked-out tooth, significant bleeding, or trauma to the gums or lips, it is essential to act quickly.<\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SWELLING AND INFECTIONS<\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swelling of the face or gums in a child may indicate an ongoing dental infection. The signs to watch out for are: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>swollen cheek<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>severe pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>fever<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>gum pus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>difficulty opening the mouth or difficulty eating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CHILDREN AND FEAR OF THE DENTIST<\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During an emergency, the child may be very frightened, agitated, or in pain. For this reason, it is important to rely on an environment prepared for pediatric care. <\/p>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AT OUR PARTNER CENTERS, WE PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO:<\/h5>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>reassuring welcome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>calm and gentle communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>anxiety management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>rapid pain control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>empathetic approach toward children and parents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EVERY TREATMENT IS CARRIED OUT WITH SPECIFIC ATTENTION TO THE CHILD\u2019S AGE AND EMOTIONAL STATE.<\/h5>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When to intervene Pediatric dental emergencies require speed, care, and a child-specific approach.Sudden pain, dental trauma, infections, or swelling can cause significant discomfort for children and great concern for parents.At Oralthea24 partner centers, we handle pediatric emergencies with a gentle, reassuring, and highly professional approach, acting quickly to relieve pain and ensure the child\u2019s safety&#8230;.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":34838,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"service_category":[],"class_list":["post-34867","services","type-services","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/oralthea24.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/34867","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/oralthea24.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/oralthea24.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/services"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/oralthea24.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/34867\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34868,"href":"https:\/\/oralthea24.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/services\/34867\/revisions\/34868"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oralthea24.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34838"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/oralthea24.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34867"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"service_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oralthea24.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/service_category?post=34867"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}