Purdy Pediatric Dentistry Blog

A Parent’s Guide to a Knocked-Out Tooth in Children

Parent putting their child's knocked-out tooth in milk

You may have been watching your child engage in some playful roughhousing or playing a sport. It was going well until they ran up to you complaining about a tooth that came out! This situation can be scary, but take a breath and do not panic. Firstly, find an emergency dentist for children and take steps to prevent any further damage to their smile. Continue reading to learn about how you can do this.

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Keep Summer Smiles Bright: 3 Ways to Protect Your Kids’ Teeth

Family enjoying the summer at the pool

After a long year of working and school, you and your kids may be excited to take some time for yourselves this summer! You may be enjoying food at a barbecue, feeling the ocean water on your legs, or possibly taking a nice, long vacation to celebrate all the hard work you all did! However, the more relaxed nature could catch you or your little one off guard and cause a dental emergency. To help ensure that this doesn’t happen, here are three tips to help safeguard everyone’s smiles this summer.

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