
Pediatric Emergencies In Henrico, va
When your child is experiencing a dental emergency, every moment matters. This may include dental pain, swelling, infection, or orofacial trauma. Our pediatric dental team is here to guide you through this emergency, and provide your child with the help they need in a timely manner. Call our team if you believe your child is experiencing any of these symptoms, and read on for more guidelines on how to recognize a dental emergency.
Why Should My Child Get Emergency Dental Care?
Firstly, getting emergency dental care can relieve your child's pain or discomfort. Toothaches, broken teeth, and other oral issues can lead to severe pain disrupting eating, school, extracurricular activities, and overall well-being. Receiving pediatric dental care from our office will alleviate their discomfort so that they can resume their normal routine. You'll also prevent additional complications caused by leaving their condition untreated. Most importantly though, you'll have peace of mind knowing your child's mouth is healthy again.


Here when they need it most
Dental emergencies can occur at any time, and we are happy to help when it happens. We offer affordable emergency exams for kids. There's no need for your child to wait in pain. Reach out to our team for care today.
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The Benefits of Immediate Emergency Dental Care
Relief from Pain & Discomfort
A fractured tooth, a dislodged crown, or a toothache can cause pain. The best way to alleviate this discomfort is to get prompt dental care. Dr. Shreya is trained in delivering emergency dental care that can benefit your child. After receiving treatment at our practice, they can return to their daily activities without experiencing the dental pain that was disrupting their routines.
Avoid More Complications
Delaying dental care for your child can make their condition worse. For example, if they have tooth pain, it may be possible to save their tooth with a root canal if it's treated promptly. But if you wait too long, conditions may worsen. This can lead to tooth loss or sepsis, a potentially life-threatening infection.
Save Time & Money
The sooner you seek emergency care, the more cost-effective your child's treatment will be. For example, repairing a broken tooth with a dental crown costs less than removing it and preserving the space with a space maintainer. Consult with our team as soon as you notice a problem, and we will be happy to help put together the best treatment plan for your child.
The Emergency Dentistry Treatment Process
Call For An Appointment
The moment you realize your child is experiencing a dental emergency, don't hesitate to contact our office. We'll discuss the issue at hand, arrange an appointment with Dr. Shreya (same-day if necessary), and provide guidance on managing the situation until your child's appointment time.
Emergency Exam
When you arrive at our practice, Dr. Shreya will conduct a thorough examination of their oral condition. She will work to identify the root cause of the problem and determine the most suitable treatment for your child's specific needs.
Treating Your Child’s Condition
Every child's dental emergency is unique. Some common emergency dental procedures include dental fillings, crowns, pulpotomies, tooth extractions, and splints for dislodged or loose teeth. Rest assured that Dr. Shreya will ensure your child receives the care they need to relieve pain and restore their healthy smile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check out these frequently asked questions, or call us to speak with our team.

Knocked-out baby teeth are not usually replaced, even if they’re lost prematurely. If it’s a baby tooth, your child will need to come into our office to have their mouth examined and cleaned to prevent infection, and may need a space maintainer if a baby tooth is lost in the back of the mouth. This prosthetic will maintain the proper gap between their teeth, preventing the adjacent teeth from shifting toward the now-empty socket.
For an adult tooth, though, you need to get help immediately. Recover the tooth, rinse it, and put it in a container of cold milk to keep it moist. Then, come to our office immediately. Don't spend too much time treating pain or bleeding. Your child’s tooth must be re-attached within 1-2 hours for it to be saved, so time is of the essence. We can treat your child’s pain when they get to our office.
Call and request an appointment with us. Collect the crown or space maintainer and put it in a baggie - it may be possible to recement it instead of completely replacing it.
A severe toothache could indicate that your child has a deep cavity or an infected tooth. You should schedule a consultation at our office right away, as these are both serious dental emergencies that will only get worse without proper treatment.
First, treat their discomfort and bleeding. Then, contact us for a same-day appointment. Even minor tooth damage can cause hairline fractures and these fractures could lead to infections and other complications. Dr. Shreya can determine the best treatment for restoring the damaged tooth, and ensure your child’s smile remains healthy and strong.
If a baby tooth has come loose and it’s not due to an oral injury, you don’t have to do anything. Baby teeth are meant to fall out eventually, so this is natural.
However, if one of their teeth becomes loose and is bleeding after an oral injury, it may not be ready to fall out yet. The best thing to do is to get a consultation with your child’s dentist to have their mouth examined, and determine whether the tooth can be saved or if it should be replaced with a space maintainer.
