Pediatric Dental Trauma Treatment in Noblesville, IN
Loose, pushed-in, or sore after a fall? Call us, even if the tooth looks fine.
Dental trauma covers more than chippedClick to open in this tab or knocked-outClick to open in this tab teeth. A hard hit can bruise the tissue that holds a tooth in place, which dentists call a dental concussionClick to open in this tab. It can also loosen a tooth, shove it sideways or deeper into the jaw, or crack the root below the gumline.
Cuts to the lips, tongue, and gums count as dental trauma too, and they often happen alongside tooth injuries.
Get in touch right away if the tooth:
Reach us at (317) 773-5437Click to call us as soon as you notice any of these. Head to the ER first if your child passed out, is throwing up repeatedly, can’t bring their teeth together normally, or is bleeding heavily despite pressure.
Call ahead so Smiling Kids Pediatric DentistryClick to open in this tab in Noblesville, IN, can prepare for your visit. Bring along any tooth fragments, and let us know what caused the injury and what time it happened.
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Step 1: Examine and Image
We look over the lips, gums, bite, and each injured tooth. Dental X-raysClick to open in this tab come next only when they’re likely to change our plan.
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Step 2: Reposition and Splint
A shifted permanent tooth may be eased back into place, then steadied by a thin, flexible splint for a few weeks. Many injured baby teeth are simply left to settle on their own.
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Step 3: Scheduled Checkups
We’ll see your child again at set intervals, often over a year or longer, so nerve or root problems are caught early.
Between visits, stick to soft foods while the area is tender, brush gently, and watch for a darker tooth, swelling, or a small blister-like spot on the gum, which can signal an abscessClick to open in this tab.
If your child plays sports, a custom mouthguardClick to open in this tab is one of the simplest ways to protect against a repeat injury. Ask our Noblesville team about one at your child’s next visit.
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Does every dental injury need X-rays?
No. We take X-rays when they’re likely to change the treatment, such as when a tooth is loose, shifted, or tender to bite on.
Minor bumps and small chips often don’t need them, which keeps your child’s radiation exposure as low as possible.
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How soon should we come in after a fall?
Come in right away if a tooth was knocked out, shoved out of position, or is very loose, and the same day for pain or gums that keep bleeding.
For a small bump with no visible changes, call us and we’ll help you decide whether a next-day visit makes sense. Problems that aren’t injuries have their own section under dental emergenciesClick to open in this tab.
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What is a splint, and how long will my child wear it?
A splint is a thin wire or fiber strip bonded to the injured tooth and its neighbors to hold it steady while it heals.
Depending on the injury, it usually stays on for about two to four weeks.
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Why do we need so many follow-up visits?
Some problems, like a nerve that doesn’t recover or a root that starts to break down, cause no symptoms at first. Regular checks let us find them while they’re easier to treat.
Should the tooth begin hurting between visits, our pediatric toothacheClick to open in this tab guide walks you through next steps.
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Can a mouthguard really prevent tooth injuries?
It can’t prevent every injury, but a properly fitted mouthguard lowers the risk and severity of sports-related dental injuries. A custom guard made by a dentist usually fits best, though any mouthguard beats going without.
Learn more about whether your child needs a custom sports mouthguardClick to open in this tab.
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9669 E. 146th St., Ste 260
Noblesville, IN 46060
Phone: 317-773-5437Click to call us
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Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
9240 N. Meridian St., Ste 250
Indianapolis, IN 46260
Phone: 317-580-9199Click to call us
Email: info@smilingkidspeds.comClick to open in new tab
Monday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
