Emergency Dental Care for Children

Your child just fell and knocked out their front tooth, or is crying from a toothache. That panic you feel is overwhelming because you don’t know where to go or what to do when every second counts. If you need emergency dental care for children in Islamabad, Dr. Usama Hayat at Dental Clinic Islamabad provides immediate, expert treatment for dental emergencies 24/7 saving teeth and stopping pain when your child needs help most urgently.

When to Seek Emergency Dental Care

• Knocked-out permanent tooth
• Severe uncontrollable bleeding
• Facial swelling affecting breathing or swallowing
• Jaw fracture or dislocation
• Severe trauma with multiple tooth injuries
• High fever (over 102°F) accompanied by dental pain
• Soft tissue injury with persistent bleeding
• Severe toothache not relieved by medication
• Broken tooth with sharp edges or exposed nerve

Common pediatric dental emergencies: 

Knocked-Out Tooth (Avulsion)

Your child falls, and their tooth comes out completely with the root intact.

What to do immediately:

• Find the tooth and pick it up by the crown (top); never touch the root.
• Rinse gently with milk or saline if dirty (don’t scrub).
• If you can’t replant it, store it in milk, saliva, or saline solution.
• Get to Dr. Usama Hayat within 30 minutes for the best chance of saving the tooth.

Treatment:

• Permanent teeth: Replanted immediately, splinted to adjacent teeth
• Baby teeth: Usually not replanted (can damage the permanent tooth bud)

Severe Toothache

Sudden, intense tooth pain that makes your child cry and can’t be relieved with medication.

What to do immediately:

• Rinse mouth with warm salt water
• Floss gently to remove any trapped food
• Give children’s pain medication (ibuprofen or acetaminophen)
• Apply a cold compress outside cheek (never heat)
• Call Dr. Usama Hayat for a same-day appointment

Common causes:

• Deep cavity reaching the tooth nerve
• Dental abscess or infection
• Food stuck under gums
• Tooth fracture or crack

Treatment:

• Emergency filling, root canal, or extraction, depending on severity

Broken, Chipped, or Cracked Tooth

Tooth fractures from falls, sports injuries, or biting hard objects.

What to do immediately:

• Rinse mouth with warm water
• Save any broken tooth pieces in milk
• Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling
• Cover sharp edges with dental wax or sugarless gum temporarily
• See Dr. Usama Hayat the same day

Treatment depends on severity:

• Small chip: Smoothed and polished
• Medium break: Bonding or filling
• Large fracture: Crown or extraction

Dental Abscess

Pus-filled infection causing swelling, pain, and sometimes fever.

What to do immediately:

• Do not pop or drain the abscess yourself
• Rinse with warm salt water several times
• Give pain medication and antibiotics only if previously prescribed
• Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling
• See Dr. Usama hayat  immediately this is serious

Warning signs:

• Large swelling on the gums or face
• Fever over 100°F
• Difficulty swallowing or breathing
• The child appears very ill

Treatment:

• Drainage of abscess
• Antibiotics prescription
• Root canal or extraction of an infected tooth

Cut or Bitten Lip, Tongue, or Cheek

Soft tissue injuries from falls, accidents, or biting while numb.

What to do immediately:

• Clean the area gently with water
• Apply pressure with clean gauze or cloth for 10-15 minutes
• Use an ice pack wrapped in a cloth on the affected area
• If bleeding doesn’t stop after 15-20 minutes, go to the emergency room
• See Dr. Usama if the cut is deep 

Treatment:

• Most heal on their own within 7-10 days
• Deep cuts may need stitches
• Infection prevention instructions

Object Stuck Between Teeth

Food, seeds, or small objects wedged tightly, causing pain.

What to do immediately:

• Try gentle flossing to remove the object
• Never use sharp objects, such as pins or knives.
• Don’t force or push harder if it won’t come out
• If the child is in pain or you can’t remove it, see Dr. Usama Hayat

Treatment:

• Professional removal with dental instruments
• Check for a cavity or damage that caused trapping

Lost Filling or Crown

Filling falls out, exposing sensitive tooth structure.

What to do immediately:

• Keep the area clean
• Avoid chewing on that side
• Place temporary filling material from the pharmacy if available
• Cover with sugar-free gum if no temporary material
• See Dr. Usama within 24-48 hours

Treatment:

• Clean the cavity and place a new filling
• Re-cement the crown if intact
• New crown if the old one is damaged

Jaw Injury

Trauma affecting jaw movement, alignment, or causing severe pain.

What to do immediately:

• Stabilize jaw gently (don’t force movement)
• Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling
• Give a soft/liquid diet only
• Go to the emergency room if severe or suspected fracture
• Follow up with Dr. Usama after ER visit

Treatment:

• X-rays to assess damage
• Referral to an oral surgeon if a fracture occurs
• Soft diet and healing time

Cost of Emergency Dental Care for Children in Islamabad

Emergency Consultation: PKR 2,000 – 5,000

Factors affecting the kids emergency dental care cost: 

• Time of emergency. 
• Treatment complexity. 
• Permanent or baby teeth. 
• Number of teeth that need treatment. 

Why Choose Dr. Usama Hayat for Pediatric Dental Emergencies

Dr. Usama Hayat at Dental Clinic Islamabad is the best choice for children’s dental emergencies because:

• You get 24/7 emergency access through an emergency phone line answered immediately
• Your child receives treatment within 30–60 minutes of calling during emergencies
• Your child benefits from Dr. Usama’s extensive emergency training, treating thousands of pediatric dental traumas
•  Your treatment happens in a fully equipped facility with all necessary instruments available

Call the emergency line now for immediate assistance. Your child’s dental emergency will be treated with expert care and speed.

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