Texoma Pediatric Dentistry
Emergency Dentistry for Kids in Sherman, TX
Texoma Pediatric Dentistry provides emergency dentistry for children in Sherman, TX, when unexpected dental problems need prompt attention. Our pediatric dental team helps children with toothaches, dental injuries, broken teeth, and other urgent concerns with calm, child-focused care. We evaluate the situation, explain available treatment options, and help protect your child’s comfort and oral health during dental emergencies.
01 · What It Is
When Should You Seek Emergency Dental Care?
Dental emergencies can include tooth pain, swelling, dental infections, or injuries to the teeth and mouth. If you’re unsure whether your child needs urgent dental care, contact our office and our team can help determine the appropriate next step.
02 · Meet the Doctor
“The Best Appointment Is The Boring One A Quick Cleaning, A High Five, And Nothing To Fix.”
Dr. Jess completed her pediatric dentistry residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, with clinical training at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. With deep roots in Texas, she opened Texoma Pediatric Dentistry to bring that standard of care home to Sherman.
03 · Why Choose Us for Emergency Dentistry
Fast, Compassionate Care During Dental Emergencies
Immediate Support For Dental Emergencies
Prompt Emergency Evaluation
We assess dental injuries, tooth pain, swelling, and other urgent concerns to identify the problem and recommend the right care.
Care For Dental Injuries
From knocked-out teeth to broken or displaced teeth, we provide guidance and treatment to help protect your child’s oral health.
Child-Focused Emergency Treatment
We use a calm approach to help children feel comfortable while addressing urgent dental concerns.
Guidance When You Need It Most
We explain what happened, what treatment may be needed, and what steps parents can take before and after the visit.
04 · What’s Included
Common Pediatric Dental Emergencies We Treat
Learn about the urgent dental concerns we treat, how we approach emergencies, and what you can expect during your child’s visit.
Knocked-Out Teeth
If a permanent tooth is knocked out, pick it up by the crown and place it back into the socket if possible. If you cannot reinsert it, keep the tooth moist in milk and contact our office immediately. Never reinsert a knocked-out baby tooth, as this can damage the developing permanent tooth.
Displaced Teeth
If a tooth becomes loose or moves out of position after an injury, contact our office as soon as possible. Avoid manipulating the tooth and have your child bite gently on clean gauze if needed. Depending on the injury, the tooth may need to be repositioned and stabilized.
Broken or Chipped Teeth
Rinse your child’s mouth with water and save any pieces of the tooth you can find. A cold compress can help with swelling. Contact our office so we can evaluate the injury and determine whether the tooth needs treatment.
Severe Toothaches
Gently brush and floss around the area to remove any trapped food or debris. If the pain continues, contact our office for an evaluation. A cold compress and an age-appropriate over-the-counter pain reliever can help with discomfort until your child can be seen.
Dental Abscesses & Facial Swelling
Dental infections can cause pain, swelling, or a bump on the gums and should be evaluated promptly. Contact our office if your child develops signs of a dental infection. If your child has rapidly increasing facial swelling, difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling involving the eye, or appears seriously ill, seek emergency medical care immediately.
Soft Tissue Injuries
For cuts or injuries to the lips, tongue, or gums, apply firm pressure with clean gauze to control bleeding. A cold compress can help with swelling. If bleeding is heavy or cannot be controlled with pressure, seek emergency medical care.
Lost Filling or Crown
Contact our office if your child loses a filling or crown so we can determine when the tooth should be evaluated. Avoid chewing on the affected tooth until it can be seen.
05 · Benefits
How Emergency Dentistry Protects Your Child’s Smile
Prompt dental care during an emergency helps address urgent problems and protect your child’s comfort and oral health.
Quick evaluation for dental injuries, severe toothaches, swelling, and other urgent concerns.
Pain relief by identifying the cause of discomfort and providing appropriate treatment for your child’s needs.
Protection for injured teeth by treating damage early and helping prevent further complications.
Support after dental accidents with clear guidance on what to do before and during your child’s visit.
Early treatment of infections and dental problems to help protect your child’s overall oral health.
Confidence for parents knowing their child has access to experienced pediatric emergency dental care.
06 · The Visit, Step by Step
What Happens During A Dental Emergency
When your child has a dental injury or sudden tooth problem, we focus on quickly identifying the issue and providing the right care.
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Understanding The Emergency
We ask about what happened, when the problem started, and any symptoms your child is experiencing.
02
Examining The Problem
Our team carefully evaluates the affected tooth, gums, or surrounding area to determine the extent of the injury or concern.
03
Providing Urgent Care
We address the immediate problem by relieving discomfort, protecting the tooth, and recommending the appropriate treatment based on your child’s needs.
04
Next Steps For Recovery
We explain aftercare instructions, discuss any follow-up treatment, and guide you on how to protect your child’s smile moving forward.
07 · Common Questions
Good Questions, Straight Answers
Still unsure about something? Call us happy to talk it through.