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Emergency Dentistry in
San Francisco
Kids Under 2 Get Free Cleanings
Our Approach
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We’re Here For You!
Emergencies are scary for little ones. That’s why Dr. Erin Shah offers a variety of solutions to solve “tooth problems” and work with your family’s values and lifestyle to determine treatment options that are in your child’s best interest. Unsure if your child is having an emergency? Call Mission Bay Pediatric Dentistry in San Francisco, and we can help you assess the situation and provide solutions.
For your convenience, we offer same-day appointments!
What is a Dental Emergency?
Seeing your little one hurt from a tooth injury is stressful. Not knowing what qualifies as an emergency and what can be treated comfortably at home is part of the stress.
A dental emergency is where a tooth needs immediate attention. Instances include a severe toothache, knocked-out teeth, a cracked or broken tooth, or a loose tooth due to an accident. If your child is suffering from any of these issues, give our office a call! At Mission Bay Pediatric Dentistry, we offer same-day appointments to get your kid out of pain and back to playing, laughing, and smiling.
Chipped or Broken Tooth
Chipped or fractured teeth from trauma are common in growing children, those who children who play sports, are learning how to walk, or just roughhousing with siblings and friends. Locate any tooth fragments, if possible, and save. Most chips to primary teeth can be monitored, but a tooth that exposes a pink or red core of the tooth, or makes the tooth sensitive or painful too cold and eating should be addressed in a more timely fashion. Please reach out to our office to schedule an evaluation for chipped or fractured teeth.
Infected Tooth
Symptoms of an infected tooth include inflamed gums, swelling, pain, pus coming from the tooth, and in some cases, a fever. Swelling that has spread to the face or jaw is an emergency that requires attention at your nearest emergency department, with a follow up at our office. Facial swelling may indicate a tooth infection that is spreading to other areas of the body which can progress rapidly, causing systemic complications.
Loose/Fallen Tooth
If your child has knocked out a permanent tooth, time is of the essence. Handle the tooth by the crown, not the root. Rinse it gently and reinsert it into the socket, applying gentle pressure with gauze. If that's not possible, store the tooth in a secure container, covered with Hank's Balanced Salt Solution ("Save a Tooth"), the child's saliva, or milk. Contact our office immediately for guidance.
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How We Help.
Our team is by your side with same-day appointments that prioritize your child’s well-being. In a comforting atmosphere, we strive to treat their dental emergency with the utmost compassion and attention to detail.
When you come in, we will perform a problem-focused exam, listening to what happened, pinpointing the issue, and developing a comprehensive plan to save their oral health and get them out of pain. We recognize this is a scary, stressful experience but we are here for you, every step of the way!
Technology for Your Child's Comfort
Mission Bay Pediatric Dentistry now offers the SOAN, Electronic Local Anesthesia—designed just for kids. This pen-like device delivers a gentle, instant dose of anesthesia without the discomfort of traditional methods.
No more icky numbing jelly on the tongue or throat, most kids don't even realize they've been numbed. Only the teeth being treated get numb, so no more worries about accidental cheek or lip bites when your child goes back to school or playtime.
Best of all, this technique means shorter, more efficient appointments. We might even be able to treat more areas in one visit, saving you time and reducing multiple trips.
frequently asked questions
frequently asked questions
Stay calm, there are no problems that are unsolvable. If your child has a knocked-out tooth, grab it by the crown (the top of the tooth) and place it in a secure container, stop any bleeding with fresh, clean gauze, and give us a call.
Delaying treatment is painful for your kiddo. It can also damage their oral health and may require more complex procedures to correct. An infected tooth can lead to life-threatening conditions like sepsis. If you suspect a dental emergency, contact us right away. We provide same-day care to get your child back to health and happiness.
Baby teeth are the blueprint for healthy adult teeth to erupt. Without that, the adult teeth won’t know where to go! That’s why it’s important to give us a call if this happens. We will examine your child’s tooth to ensure there is no infection and determine if a space maintainer, a small appliance that prevents teeth from shifting into the empty space, is required.
Join Our Dental Family
Gift your child a smile that shines as bright as they do with personalized comfort visits and warmhearted care that'll make them feel right at home. From our family to yours – we can’t wait to meet you both!
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