✦ Mission: Emergency Response
Pediatric Dental Emergency Care in Bossier City — Call Us Right Away
If your child is in pain or has an injured tooth, call our office immediately. Below, you’ll also find what to do right now while you’re on your way.
✦ Mission: Emergency Response
Pediatric Dental Emergency Care in Bossier City — Call Us Right Away
If your child is in pain or has an injured tooth, call our office immediately. Below, you’ll also find what to do right now while you’re on your way.
Pre-Flight Briefing
Pediatric Dental Emergency Care in Bossier City, When You Need It Most
A pediatric dental emergency in Bossier City can mean a knocked-out tooth, a bad toothache, a broken tooth from a fall, or an injury to the mouth. Whatever the situation, our team is ready to help you figure out the right next step quickly.
Call our office first for any dental emergency involving your child. For severe facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or any concern about a head injury, go to the emergency room or call 911 right away instead of waiting for a dental appointment.
If this is a life-threatening emergency, such as severe bleeding that won't stop, difficulty breathing, or a suspected head or jaw fracture, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
Mission Perks
Why Families Trust Us for Pediatric Dental Emergencies in Bossier City
Fast Response
We prioritize getting your child seen quickly whenever a dental emergency comes up.
Gentle Care Under Stress
Our team stays calm and reassuring, even in the middle of a stressful situation.
Experienced With Kids' Injuries
We regularly treat the specific dental injuries that happen to active kids.
Insurance & Medicaid Friendly
Our team helps verify coverage even in the middle of an urgent situation.
Mission Log
Key Facts About Pediatric Dental Emergencies
- A knocked-out permanent tooth has the best chance of being saved if it's replanted within 30 to 60 minutes.
- A knocked-out baby tooth should not be reinserted, since doing so can damage the permanent tooth developing underneath.
- Tooth pain lasting more than a day or two often signals an infection that needs prompt treatment.
- A cold compress can help reduce swelling from a dental injury while you're on your way to the office.
- Severe facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or loss of consciousness require emergency room care, not a dental office visit.
What to Do for a Knocked-Out Tooth
If It's a Permanent Tooth
Find the tooth and pick it up by the crown, not the root. If it’s dirty, rinse it gently with water, but don’t scrub it or remove any tissue fragments.
If possible, try to gently reinsert it into the socket and have your child hold it in place by biting down on clean gauze. If that’s not possible, keep the tooth moist in milk or your child’s saliva, and call our office immediately. Time matters here: the sooner the tooth is seen, the better its chances.
If It's a Baby Tooth
Do not try to reinsert a knocked-out baby tooth. Doing so can damage the permanent tooth developing underneath. Instead, keep your child calm, gently control any bleeding with clean gauze, and call our office to schedule an evaluation.
What to Do for a Chipped or Broken Tooth
Have your child rinse their mouth gently with warm water. If you can find any broken pieces of the tooth, save them and bring them with you to the appointment.
A cold compress against the cheek can help with any swelling on the way to our office. Call us as soon as possible so we can assess the damage and determine the best next step.
Even a small chip that doesn’t seem to hurt is worth having checked, since it can sometimes affect the tooth’s inner layers in ways that aren’t visible from the outside.
What to Do for a Toothache
Rinse your child’s mouth with warm water and gently floss around the tooth in case something is trapped between teeth and causing the discomfort.
A cold compress on the outside of the cheek can help with swelling, and over-the-counter pain relief, used as directed on the label or by your pediatrician, can help manage discomfort until your child is seen. Never place aspirin directly on the gum or tooth, as this can cause irritation.
A toothache that comes and goes may still need prompt attention, since it can be an early sign of a cavity or infection that’s easier to treat while still small.
What to Do for a Bitten Lip, Tongue, or Cheek
Clean the area gently and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. Most minor bites stop bleeding on their own within a few minutes with light, steady pressure.
If bleeding doesn’t stop after 10 to 15 minutes of direct pressure, or if the cut looks deep, seek medical care right away.
When to Go to the Emergency Room Instead
Some situations need emergency medical care rather than a dental office visit. Go to the ER or call 911 for a suspected broken jaw, a head injury with loss of consciousness or confusion, bleeding that won’t stop with steady pressure, or any difficulty breathing or swallowing.
When in doubt, it’s always safer to seek emergency medical evaluation first. Our team can always help with the dental side of things once your child is stable.
Flight Plan
What Happens When You Arrive for Emergency Care
Once you’re on your way, here’s what to expect when you arrive at our office for emergency treatment.
Call & Triage
Our team asks a few quick questions on the phone to understand the situation and prepare for your arrival.
Comfort & Assess
We calmly examine your child, often with an X-ray, to fully understand the injury or issue.
Treat & Stabilize
We provide the appropriate treatment right away to relieve pain and stabilize the situation.
Follow-Up Plan
We explain next steps clearly, including any follow-up care your child may need.
How We Keep Kids Calm During a Dental Emergency
Emergencies are stressful for parents and kids alike, so our team focuses on staying calm, warm, and reassuring throughout, even when the situation feels urgent.
For kids who are especially frightened or in significant pain, our sedation options can help make emergency treatment more comfortable.
What If This Is Our First Time at Your Office?
That’s completely fine. We treat emergency patients regardless of whether they’ve been seen by us before, and our First Visit page can help you know what to expect once your child is stable.
No matter the circumstances, our priority is getting your child comfortable and cared for as quickly as possible.
Insurance, Medicaid, and After-Hours Guidance
Emergency dental treatment is often covered, at least partially, by dental insurance. Visit our Insurance page for more details, or our team can help verify your benefits when you call.
We’re proud to accept Medicaid, helping more families across the Shreveport-Bossier area access urgent dental care when it’s needed most.
If it’s outside our normal business hours, call our main office number at 318-213-4693 regardless of the time. For anything severe, don’t wait: head to the emergency room while you continue trying to reach us.
For first-time patients, having your child’s insurance or Medicaid card on hand when you call helps our team move quickly once you arrive.
Mission Control
Frequently Asked Questions About Pediatric Dental Emergencies
What counts as a dental emergency?
Should I go to the ER or call the dentist first?
Can a knocked-out baby tooth be saved?
What should I do if my child's permanent tooth is knocked out?
Is dental emergency care covered by insurance?
What if the emergency happens after hours?
Don't Wait — Call Us Right Away
If your child has a dental emergency, every minute can matter. Call our office now, and we’ll help you figure out the right next step.