Emergency Dentistry for Kids – Waco, TX
Fast Help for Toothaches, Knocked-Out Teeth, and More
Life happens, and sometimes “life” results in a child having a toothache or being in an accident that results in a broken or knocked-out tooth. No need to panic because you can always call Brazos Kids Dental in these situations, and we’ll see them right away. You don’t have to wait, you don’t have to think—just reach out to us, and we’ll take care of everything from there.
Why Choose Brazos Kids Dental for Emergency Dentistry?
- Same-Day Emergency Dental Appointments
- Experienced Pediatric Dentists
- PPO Dental Insurance Accepted
How We Treat Dental Emergencies
- Over the Phone: The fastest way to schedule an emergency dental appointment is to give us a call. Describe the situation as best you can, and we’ll let you know if your child needs to come in as well as offer first-aid advice to keep them comfortable until their visit.
- Emergency Dental Exam: Once you’re here, we’ll examine your child’s mouth to determine the scope and cause of their emergency.
- Treatment Plan: We’ll go over our findings with you and present a treatment plan to address the issue. Once we get the go-ahead from you, we’ll get to work.
- Delivering Relief: We’ll put a stop to your child’s dental pain and make any repairs we can to their teeth. We may need to schedule a follow-up appointment depending on the situation, but we’ll deal with the most pressing issue immediately so you can both get back to your normal lives.
The Most Common Dental Emergencies
What counts as an actual dental emergency? Lots of things! Go ahead and give us a call if you even think your child has an urgent dental problem—better to be safe than sorry! As to how we can help, you’ll find a list of common emergencies we handle below.
Understanding the Cost of Dental Emergencies
The cost of treating a dental emergency comes down to the treatments needed to fix the problem, and these will be different depending on a child’s situation. A small filling costs less than extracting a tooth, for example. Of course, we’ll go over the price of any proposed treatments before providing any care so you know what to expect, and we’ll also discuss how we can use your dental insurance or Medicaid to make things as affordable as possible.
Keys to Preventing Children’s Dental Emergencies
Prevention is the best medicine, especially when it comes to dental emergencies! To lower the chances that you’ll need to bring your child in for a “surprise” visit, take these tips to heart:
- Make sure your child always wears a mouthguard while playing sports.
- Daily brushing and flossing will stop cavities before they turn into toothaches.
- Don’t let your child chew on ice or try to open packages with their teeth.
- Keep up with their checkups and cleanings so we can treat little problems before they turn into big emergencies.