Dental Emergencies
Dental Emergencies at Hello Kids in Pembroke Pines are handled with calm, caring support when your child needs it most. If your child has sudden tooth pain or a dental injury, call us at (954) 358-9195. We offer same-day emergency visits and will help you as quickly as possible.
Understanding Pediatric Dental Emergencies
Kids are active, curious, and always on the move, so dental accidents and sudden tooth pain can happen at any time. A fall at the playground, a sports injury, or a cavity that was not causing problems before can quickly turn into an urgent situation. Knowing what to do and who to call helps you stay calm and gives your child the best chance of a good outcome.
Some dental problems need attention the same day, such as a knocked-out permanent tooth, a broken tooth, severe toothache, or swelling in the face or gums. Others can often wait for the next available appointment. When in doubt, call our office. Our team will ask a few questions, give you guidance on what to do right away, and schedule a same-day visit when your child needs one. If your child has a serious head injury, trouble breathing, or uncontrolled bleeding, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911.
When to Call Us Right Away
What to Expect
- A quick phone conversation to understand what happened and guidance on what to do before you arrive
- A same-day visit when your child's situation needs prompt care
- A calm, caring team that focuses first on your child's comfort and helping them feel safe
- A gentle exam, with X-rays when needed, to check the injured tooth and the teeth around it
- A clear explanation of our findings and the treatment options for your child
- Follow-up instructions and a plan for any additional care your child may need
How We Approach Dental Emergencies
Fast, Calm Response
When your child is hurting, every minute matters. Call our office and our team will help you understand what to do right away, from controlling bleeding to protecting a knocked-out tooth. We offer same-day emergency visits so your child can be seen as quickly as possible.
Comfort Comes First
An injury or sudden pain can be scary for kids and parents. We focus first on helping your child feel safe and relieving pain, then explain what we see in simple, friendly language. For children with anxiety, sensory sensitivities, or special health care needs, we adapt the visit to keep them as comfortable as possible.
Follow-Up and Prevention
After an emergency, we check how the injured tooth and the teeth around it are healing over time. We will let you know if your child needs follow-up visits and share tips to help prevent future injuries, such as wearing a mouthguard during sports.
Benefits
Experts in Special Needs Dentistry
Hello Kids Dentistry is focused on caring for children of all abilities, including kids with autism, sensory processing differences, developmental delays, and complex medical needs.
A Visit Built Around Your Child
We never rush. Appointments are paced to your child's comfort, with accommodations for sensory needs, anxiety, and communication differences, so every visit feels safe and positive.
Care That Grows With Your Child
From the first tooth through the teen years, we provide continuous care that adapts to each stage of your child's development.
Pediatric-Trained Dentist
Dr. Yazaji completed two years of Advanced Education in General Dentistry and Special Needs at Nova Southeastern University.
What to Do in a Dental Emergency
Stay calm and check your child's mouth. For a knocked-out permanent tooth, pick it up by the top part, not the root, gently rinse it with water if it is dirty, and try to place it back in the socket. If that is not possible, keep the tooth in a cup of milk and call us right away. Time matters, so try to be seen as soon as possible. Do not try to put a knocked-out baby tooth back in, as this can harm the permanent tooth underneath.
For a broken tooth, rinse the mouth with warm water, save any pieces you can find, and use a cold compress on the outside of the face to reduce swelling. For bleeding, apply gentle pressure with clean gauze or a cloth. For a toothache, rinse with warm water and gently floss to remove any trapped food. Then call our office at (954) 358-9195 so we can guide you and schedule a same-day visit if your child needs one.
Questions Parents Ask Us
Common dental emergencies include a knocked-out or broken tooth, severe tooth pain, swelling in the face or gums, a tooth that was pushed or loosened by an injury, and bleeding that does not stop. If you are not sure, call our office and we will help you decide.
Yes. We offer same-day emergency visits. Call our office at (954) 358-9195 and our team will help you as quickly as possible.
If it is a permanent tooth, hold it by the top, gently rinse it with water, and try to place it back in the socket. If you cannot, keep it in milk and call us right away. Do not put a baby tooth back in, but still call us so we can check your child's mouth.
Rinse your child's mouth with warm water, save any broken pieces, and apply a cold compress to the outside of the face to reduce swelling. Call our office so we can examine the tooth and recommend the right treatment.
Go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 if your child has a serious head injury, loses consciousness, has trouble breathing or swallowing, or has bleeding that will not stop. For tooth injuries and pain without these signs, call our office first.
Have your child wear a mouthguard during sports, use car seats and seat belts properly, avoid chewing ice or hard candy, and keep up with regular checkups so small problems are treated before they become painful emergencies.