Contact your pediatric dentists in Albuquerque, NM as soon as possible.

Find the tooth and rinse it gently in cool water. Don't scrub it or clean it with soap, however. Just use just water!

If possible, replace the tooth in the socket and hold it there with clean gauze or a wash cloth. If you can't put the tooth back in the socket, place the tooth in a clean container with milk, saliva, or water. Get to the pediatric dentists in Albuquerque, NM immediately. If it's after hours, call the emergency number. The faster you act, the better your chances of saving the tooth.

Contact your pediatric dentists in Albuquerque, NM immediately. Quick action can save the tooth, prevent infection, and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment. Rinse the mouth with water and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If you can find the broken tooth fragment, bring it with you to the dentist.

Go immediately to the emergency room of your local hospital. A blow to the head can be life threatening. Once any necessary emergency care has been provided, you can call your pediatric dentists in Albuquerque, NM to ask about your next steps.

Call your pediatric dentists in Albuquerque, NM and visit the office promptly. To comfort your child, rinse the mouth with water. Apply a cold compress or ice wrapped in a cloth. Do not put heat or aspirin on the sore area.

Yes, absolutely! First, reduce oral injury in sports by wearing mouth guards. Second, always use a car seat for young children and require seat belts for everyone else in the car. Third, child-proof your home to prevent falls, electrical injuries, and choking on small objects. Fourth, protect your child from unnecessary toothaches with regular dental visits and preventive care from expert pediatric dentists in Albuquerque, NM!

According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, children should be seen for their first dental exam by six months after their first tooth erupts, or at one year of age, whichever comes first. If you're unsure whether it's time for your child's first visit, give our pediatric dentists in Albuquerque, NM a call.

In our experience, like adults, children are best off visiting their dentist for cleanings and check-ups every six months. Contact Dr. David J. Martinez, DDS today to schedule your child's first appointment with pediatric dentists in Albuquerque, NM.