Pediatric Dental Emergency

24/7 Pediatric Dental Emergency Care in Lafayette Parish

If your child is in pain, you need help right away. We provide same-day appointments for kids of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers. Our team is ready to stop the pain and save your child's smile. If you are looking for an emergency pediatric dentist near you, we are here to help. We proudly serve families in Lafayette, Youngsville, Broussard, and the surrounding Acadiana area.
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What to Do Right Now: First-Aid Guide

Dental accidents can be scary, but knowing what to do helps.
Knocked-Out Permanent Tooth: Hold the tooth by the crown (the top part), not the root. Place it in a cup of milk or saliva and bring it to an emergency pediatric dentist open now immediately.
Bleeding Lip or Tongue: Apply gentle pressure with a clean cloth or gauze to stop the bleeding.
Severe Toothache: Rinse the mouth with warm water and check for food stuck between teeth.de of a div block.
Parent Tip: Stay calm! When you stay relaxed, it helps your child feel safe and prevents the situation from getting worse.

Specialized Care for Kids

Why choose an emergency dentist pediatric specialist? Our dentists have completed two additional years of residency training. This makes them experts in child psychology and treating dental trauma.
Special Needs Care: We offer sensory-friendly care for children with autism, ADHD, or physical disabilities.
Comfort Options: To ensure a painless experience, we provide Nitrous Oxide (laughing gas) and gentle sedation options

Emergency Care for Every Age

Toddlers (Ages 1-3): Toddlers often fall. If a baby tooth is knocked out, do not put it back in, as this can damage the permanent tooth growing underneath.
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School-Aged Children: We quickly treat playground injuries and sudden cavity pain.

Teenagers: We specialize in treating sports-related trauma and pain from wisdom teeth.
For all of these conditions give your child Ibuprofen, (Motrin or Advil) immediately;
continue this every 6 hours for the next 48 hours.
Fracture Tooth
It is not necessary to save the broken piece of the tooth. Call our office for the tooth to be evaluated and repaired by Dr. Jacobs as soon as possible.
Toothache
Keep the painful tooth as clean as possible by flossing and brushing it. Warm salt water rinses can also aid in cleansing the area.
Knocked Out Permanent Tooth
- Find the tooth and handle the tooth by the top (crown), not the root portion.
- You may rinse the tooth, but DO NOT clean or handle the tooth unnecessarily.
- Try to reinsert it in its socket immediately.Have the child hold the tooth in place.
- If you cannot reinsert the tooth, transport it in a cup containing milk or water.
- Call our office IMMEDIATELY! Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth.
- Call our office to be evaluated by Dr. Jacobs.
Bleeding after baby tooth falls out
Fold and pack a clean gauze or cloth over the bleeding area. Have the child bite on the gauze with pressure for 20 minutes. This may be repeated.If bleeding persists, call our office for the area to be evaluated by Dr. Jacobs.
Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek
Apply ice to affected areas. If there is bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure with a clean gauze or cloth. If bleeding does not stop after 20 minutes or it cannot be controlled by simple pressure. Call our office to be evaluated by Dr. Jacobs.
Gum Abscess
When a child develops a gum abscess, they may experience pain in the affected part of the gum tissue due to the pressure of the trapped pus. This pain may extend to the ear, neck, and jaw and may get worse when lying down. The abscess may cause redness or swelling in the face. The gums may look shiny, swollen, and red. Your child may complain of a bad taste in their mouth, or you may notice that their breath smells bad. If you think your child has a gum abscess, bring them to Dr. Jacobs right away.
A GUM ABSCESS DOES NOT GO AWAY ON ITS OWN:  
‍If it's not treated, an abscess may damage the surrounding teeth and bones.

The infection may even spread beyond the gums, which may lead to more serious problems.
Fractured Jaw/Possible Broken Jaw
If a fractured jaw is suspected, call our office to be evaluated by Dr. Jacobs.
Torn Frenulum
In most cases, a torn frenulum is no cause for concern and will repair on its own. If the wound is deep, it may require stitches from a doctor.
Call our office to be evaluated by Dr. Jacobs.

Dental Emergencies

We are available 24/7. Call our office (337) 500-1500.

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Toothache
  • For all of these conditions give your child Ibuprofen, (Motrin or Advil) immediately; continue this every 6 hours for the next 48 hours.
  • Keep the painful tooth as clean as possible by flossing and brushing it.
  • Warm salt water rinses can also aid in cleansing the area.
Knocked Out Permanent Tooth
  • Find the tooth and handle the tooth by the top (crown), not the root portion.
  • You may rinse the tooth, but DO NOT clean or handle the tooth unnecessarily.
  • Try to reinsert it in its socket immediately.
  • Have the child hold the tooth in place.
  • If you cannot reinsert the tooth, transport it in a cup containing milk or water.
  • Call our office IMMEDIATELY! Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth.
  • Call our office to be evaluated by Dr. Jacobs.
Fracture Tooth
  • It is not necessary to save the broken piece of the tooth.
  • Call our office for the tooth to be evaluated and repaired by Dr. Jacobs as soon as possible.
Bleeding after baby tooth falls out
  • Fold and pack a clean gauze or cloth over the bleeding area.
  • Have the child bite on the gauze with pressure for 20 minutes.
  • This may be repeated.
  • If bleeding persists, call our office for the area to be evaluated by Dr. Jacobs.
Gum Abscess
  • When a child develops a gum abscess, they may experience pain in the affected part of the gum tissue due to the pressure of the trapped pus.
    • This pain may extend to the ear, neck, and jaw and may get worse when lying down.
  • The abscess may cause redness or swelling in the face.
    • The gums may look shiny, swollen, and red.
  • Your child may complain of a bad taste in their mouth, or you may notice that their breath smells bad.
  • If you think your child has a gum abscess, bring them to Dr. Jacobs right away.
  • A GUM ABSCESS DOES NOT GO AWAY ON ITS OWN.
    • If it's not treated, an abscess may damage the surrounding teeth and bones.
    • The infection may even spread beyond the gums, which may lead to more serious problems.

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GUM ABSCESS

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Cut or Bitten Tongue, Lip or Cheek
  • Apply ice to affected areas.
  • If there is bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure with a clean gauze or cloth.
  • If bleeding does not stop after 20 minutes or it cannot be controlled by simple pressure.
  • Call our office to be evaluated by Dr. Jacobs.
Fractured Jaw/Possible Broken Jaw
  • If a fractured jaw is suspected, call our office to be evaluated by Dr. Jacobs.
Torn Frenulum
  • In most cases, a torn frenulum is no cause for concern and will repair on its own.
  • If the wound is deep, it may require stitches from a doctor.
  • Call our office to be evaluated by Dr. Jacobs.
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Torn Frenulum

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Non Emergency Conditions

Permanent Tooth Growing in Behind Baby Tooth
  • It is common for a permanent tooth to come in behind a baby tooth.
  • In some cases treatment is necessary.
  • Call our office to be evaluated by Dr. Jacobs.
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Permanent Tooth Growing in Behind Baby Tooth

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Eruption Cyst
  • Eruption Cysts are very common and usually resolve on their own with no treatment.
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Eruption Cyst

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Ulcers
  • Ulcers can be from trauma.
  • Can be viral.
  • Lasts 7-14 days
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Ulcer

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Treatment
  • Advil or Motrin every 6 hours for pain.
  • Mix 1/2 Benadryl and 1/2 Maalox/Dip Q-tip in mixture and coat over ulcer before meals.
  • For large ulcers you can apply Canker Cover—a disc that covers the ulcer to form a barrier when eating.
  • Avoid spicy foods such as spaghetti sauce, pizza, orange juice and any juice with citric acid.

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Non Emergency Conditions

Permanent Tooth Growing in Behind Baby Tooth
It is common for a permanent tooth to come in behind a baby tooth.In some cases treatment is necessary.
‍Call our office to be evaluated by Dr. Jacobs.

Toddlers (Ages 1-3): Toddlers often fall. If a baby tooth is knocked out, do not put it back in, as this can damage the permanent tooth growing underneath.

Eruption Cyst

Eruption Cysts are very common and usually resolve on their own with no treatment.

Ulcers

Ulcers can be from trauma.Can be viral. Lasts 7-14 days
Treatment
Advil or Motrin every 6 hours for pain.
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Mix 1/2 Benadryl and 1/2 Maalox/Dip Q-tip in mixture and coat over ulcer before meals.
For large ulcers you can apply Canker Cover—a disc that covers the ulcer to form a barrier when eating.
Avoid spicy foods such as spaghetti sauce, pizza, orange juice and any juice with citric acid.
Healing After the Emergency
Apply ice to affected areas. If there is bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure The 48 hours after a dental procedure are very important for healing.
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‍Diet: Stick to soft foods and avoid using straws.
‍Activities: Ask our team when it is safe to return to sports.
‍Red Flags: Call us back immediately if your child develops a fever or new swelling.

Preventing Future Injuries

We want to help you avoid the next emergency! We create custom athletic mouthguards for players in the Lafayette Little League and other local sports teams. Regular checkups and sealants also help prevent painful cavities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What counts as a pediatric dental emergency?

Any dental issue causing severe pain, heavy bleeding, or a broken or knocked-out tooth is an emergency.

2. Do you take Medicaid?

Yes, we are an emergency pediatric dentist in Lafayette Parish that accepts Medicaid.

3. How quickly can I be seen?

We prioritize emergencies and offer same-day appointments to get your child out of pain fast.

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