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Park Smiles NYC Pediatrics offers same-day sick visits and urgent care for children’s dental emergencies at 1175 Park Avenue. Call the children’s line right away for a knocked-out tooth, a broken tooth, severe toothache or swelling. Go to the nearest emergency room if your child has a head injury, trouble breathing or swallowing, or bleeding that will not stop.
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What to Do Right Now: First Aid by Emergency
Fast first aid can save a tooth. Use this table, then call the children’s line.
| Emergency | What to do now | How soon to be seen |
|---|---|---|
| Knocked-out permanent tooth | Hold it by the crown, not the root. Rinse briefly and put it back in the socket, or store it in milk. | Immediately, ideally within 30 minutes |
| Knocked-out baby tooth | Do not put it back. Press clean gauze on the area. | Same day |
| Chipped or broken tooth | Save the pieces in milk. Rinse the mouth and apply a cold compress. | Same day; sooner if a pink or red spot shows |
| Severe toothache | Rinse with warm water and floss gently to remove trapped food. Give a children’s pain reliever as directed. | Within 24 hours; same day with swelling or fever |
| Facial swelling | Apply a cold compress to the outside of the face. | Same day; ER if breathing or swallowing is affected |
| Pushed-in or loose tooth | Do not move the tooth. Have your child avoid biting on it. | Same day |
| Cut lip, tongue or cheek | Rinse, then press clean gauze on the cut for 10 minutes. | Call if bleeding continues |
| Broken braces wire | Cover the sharp end with orthodontic wax or a cotton ball. | Within a few days |
Never place aspirin on the gums, because it can burn the tissue.
When to Go to the Emergency Room Instead
Some injuries need a hospital before a dentist. Go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 if your child:
- Hit their head or lost consciousness.
- Has swelling that affects breathing, swallowing or the eye.
- Has bleeding that does not stop after 10 to 15 minutes of firm pressure.
- May have a broken jaw.
- Has a high fever with facial swelling.
Call Park Smiles once your child is stable to arrange dental follow-up.
What Happens at a Children’s Emergency Visit
- Fast triage by phone. The team asks what happened and tells you what to do on the way.
- Comfort first. The dentist relieves pain and calms your child before anything else.
- Exam and X-rays to check the tooth, root and the permanent tooth underneath.
- Treatment. This may include re-positioning a tooth, a splint, a filling, bonding a broken edge or draining an infection.
- Follow-up plan. Injured teeth are checked over the following weeks and months.
Anxious children can receive nitrous oxide or deeper sedation when needed. See sedation for anxious children.
Long-Term Care for Injured Permanent Teeth
An injured permanent tooth can look fine at first and change months later. The pediatric team monitors color, nerve health and root growth at follow-up visits. If the nerve is damaged, early treatment can often save the tooth.
When a teen loses a permanent front tooth, the long-term replacement is planned carefully. An implant is usually placed only after jaw growth is complete. Until then, a temporary replacement holds the space. At Park Smiles, board-certified prosthodontist Dr. Shari Ginsburg plans these long-term restorations with the pediatric team.
Preventing Dental Injuries
- Sports mouthguards. Park Smiles makes custom sports mouthguards for children who play contact sports.
- Car seats and seat belts used correctly on every trip.
- Safe play. Stair gates for toddlers and supervision on playgrounds and scooters.
- Regular checkups, which catch cavities before they become painful emergencies.
Why Families Choose Park Smiles for Children’s Emergencies
- Same-day sick visits for urgent problems.
- Pediatric dentists Dr. Jessica Brezel Kaplan and Dr. Dascher Branch-Elliman, trained to treat injured and frightened children.
- Sedation available for children who cannot be treated awake.
- Specialists in one office, including oral surgery, orthodontics and prosthodontics for complex injuries.
Meet Dr. Jessica Brezel Kaplan, or see all services on our pediatric dentistry page and our Upper East Side pediatric dentist page.
Children’s Dental Emergency FAQs
What should I do if my child’s permanent tooth is knocked out?
Hold the tooth by the crown, rinse it briefly and put it back in the socket if you can. Otherwise store it in milk and call the children’s line immediately. A tooth replanted within 30 minutes has the best chance of survival.
Should I put a knocked-out baby tooth back in?
No. Replanting a baby tooth can damage the permanent tooth growing underneath. Press gauze on the area and call for a same-day visit.
Is a chipped baby tooth an emergency?
A small chip without pain can wait for a scheduled visit. Call the same day if the chip is large, the tooth hurts, or you see a pink or red spot.
My child has a toothache at night. What should I do?
Rinse with warm water, floss gently and give a children’s pain reliever as directed on the label. Call the children’s line in the morning. Go to the ER if your child has facial swelling with fever or trouble breathing.
Can you see my child the same day?
Yes. Park Smiles NYC Pediatrics offers same-day sick visits for urgent dental problems. Call the children’s line as early as possible.
When is facial swelling an emergency?
Swelling from a tooth infection needs a same-day dental visit. Go to the ER if the swelling affects breathing, swallowing or the eye, or comes with a high fever.
What if my child bit their tongue and it is bleeding?
Press clean gauze on the cut for 10 minutes. Most tongue and lip cuts stop bleeding with pressure. Go to the ER if bleeding continues after 15 minutes.
Get Same-Day Help for Your Child
Dental emergencies are frightening, and fast care makes the difference. Call the children’s line at +1-212-461-9120 to reach Park Smiles NYC Pediatrics at 1175 Park Avenue at 93rd Street.
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At Park Smiles NYC in Carnegie Hill, Upper East Side, our mission is to provide every patient with exceptional care, prioritizing comfort, compassion, and excellence at every step.
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Park Smiles NYC is proud to serve the historic Carnegie Hill community. Our office at 1175 Park Avenue is nestled among some of New York’s most iconic landmarks. We are:
Two blocks East of the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in Central Park.
South of 96th Street, making us easily accessible via the 6 Train or the M1, M2, M3, and M4 bus lines on Madison and Fifth Avenue.
Walking distance to Museum Mile, including the Cooper Hewitt and Jewish Museum.
Easily accessible Upper East Side practice, located just two blocks from the 93rd Street entrance to Central Park and a short walk from the 96th St Q and 6 Subway stations.
- Park Smiles NYC Cosmetic Dentistry
- 1175 Park Ave # 1d, New York, NY 10128, United States
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Business Hours:
Monday: 9AM-5PM
Tuesday: 9AM-7PM
Wednesday: 8AM-5PM
Thursday: 9AM-7PM
Friday: 9AM-5PM
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We look forward to welcoming you to our office and helping you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. Schedule your appointment today!
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