Pediatric Emergency Dentistry in Waldo
Urgent Dental Care When Your Child Needs It Most
Because accidents don’t wait for office hours.
From knocked-out teeth to sudden pain, we’re here to help your child feel better fast. At The Smile Spot, our pediatric emergency dentistry services are designed to keep little smiles safe, soothed, and supported when the unexpected happens.
Why Choose Emergency Care at The Smile Spot?
Same-Day Support
We leave room in our schedule every day for dental emergencies because we know time matters when your child is in pain.
Gentle, Experienced Care
Our team specializes in treating children and knows how to help even the most nervous patients feel safe and seen.
From First Tooth to Teens
We treat a wide range of pediatric emergencies, including broken teeth, facial trauma, oral infections, and lost fillings or crowns.
Trusted by Parents
Whether you’re a current patient or not, you can call us for urgent dental care. We’re here to help your family, no judgment, no stress.
What Is Pediatric Emergency Dentistry?
Pediatric emergency dentistry focuses on treating urgent dental issues in children from toddlers to teens. This includes everything from dental injuries (like chipped, cracked, or knocked-out teeth) to severe toothaches, swelling, and infections.
At The Smile Spot in Waldo, we’re ready to act quickly and compassionately. We offer same-day visits whenever possible, and our team knows how to care for kids with anxiety, sensory sensitivities, or special health care needs. Whether it’s a playground fall or a mystery toothache, you can count on us to handle it with calm, kid-friendly care.
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What to Expect
Call Us Right Away
We’ll talk through your child’s symptoms and let you know if they need to come in immediately, or if it’s something we can monitor at home.
Gentle Evaluation
Once in office, we’ll assess the injury or issue with calm reassurance, using kid-friendly language and tools to keep your child comfortable.
Immediate Relief + Treatment
We’ll treat the problem as quickly and gently as possible, whether that’s stopping bleeding, repairing a tooth, or easing an infection.
Follow-Up Care & Guidance
We’ll provide aftercare instructions and check in with you to make sure your child’s smile is healing well and they’re feeling good.
FAQs
Find answers to common questions from our patients
Stay calm. If it’s a baby tooth, don’t try to reinsert it, call us right away. If it’s a permanent tooth, place it in milk and bring it to the office immediately. Time is critical!
Yes. We make room for emergency visits every day and can typically see your child same-day for pain, swelling, or infection.
We do offer nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) to help kids relax during urgent treatments. If deeper sedation is needed, we’ll coordinate care through our trusted referral network.
If your child is in pain, bleeding, or has visible tooth damage, it’s best to call us. We can help you decide how urgent it is and what to do next.