Emergency Pediatric Dentist in Pomona, CA
Dental emergencies can happen suddenly, and knowing where to turn can make a stressful situation easier for both parents and children.
Kids Dental Castle & Orthodontics provides emergency pediatric dental care in Pomona, CA for children experiencing toothaches, broken or chipped teeth, dental infections, knocked-out teeth, swelling, dental trauma, and other urgent dental problems.
If your child has a dental emergency, call 909-741-7052. Our team can help determine the appropriate next step and arrange an urgent dental evaluation when needed.
Common pediatric dental emergencies we treat include:
- Severe toothaches or dental pain
- Broken, chipped, or fractured teeth
- Knocked-out or injured teeth
- Dental infections, abscesses, or swelling
- Loose or displaced teeth after an injury
- Injuries to the lips, gums, or mouth
How Soon Can My Child Be Seen?
If your child has an urgent dental problem, call 909-741-7052. In most cases we are able to arrange an evaluation the same day or the next day, depending on when you call and what your child needs.
Our Pomona office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and on Saturday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Saturday hours can be helpful when a dental injury happens over the weekend. Calling as early in the day as possible gives our team the best chance of arranging a same-day visit.
If your child's dental emergency happens outside office hours, call the same number and you will be connected with our emergency operator for guidance.
Insurance for an emergency visit. Medi-Cal Dental covers emergency exams, X-rays, and treatment for children, and we accept it — don't let "we're on Medi-Cal" delay the call. PPO plans cover emergency visits under standard benefits. If your child has no insurance, the emergency exam and X-rays are free and any treatment is priced in writing before we start. Se habla español: llame al 909-741-7052 y le atenderemos en español.
When Does My Child Need an Emergency Dentist?
Some dental problems can wait for a regular appointment, while others should be evaluated promptly.
Contact our pediatric dental team if your child has:
- Severe or persistent tooth pain
- A broken, chipped, or fractured tooth
- A knocked-out permanent tooth
- Dental swelling or an abscess
- Facial swelling related to a tooth
- A loose or displaced tooth after an injury
- Bleeding or injury involving the gums, lips, or mouth
- A dental problem that is preventing your child from eating or sleeping
- Trauma to the teeth or jaw
When you call, tell us what happened and what symptoms your child is experiencing so we can help guide you.
Toothache in Children
A toothache can be caused by decay, infection, trauma, food trapped around a tooth, or irritation of the gums.
Have your child gently rinse with warm water and carefully floss around the painful tooth if they are able.
If the pain continues, becomes severe, interferes with sleep, or is accompanied by swelling or fever, contact our office for an emergency pediatric dental evaluation.
Finding the cause early can help relieve your child’s discomfort and prevent the problem from becoming more serious.
Broken, Chipped, or Fractured Tooth
If your child breaks or chips a tooth, gently rinse the mouth with water and apply a cold compress to the outside of the face if swelling is present.
If you can locate a broken piece of the tooth, save it and bring it with you.
Even a small fracture can sometimes affect the deeper layers of a tooth, so it is important to have the injury evaluated.
Our pediatric dental team can assess the tooth and recommend treatment to relieve discomfort and protect your child’s smile.
Knocked-Out Permanent Tooth
A knocked-out permanent tooth is a true dental emergency, and acting quickly may improve the chance of saving the tooth.
If your child knocks out a permanent tooth:
- Pick it up by the crown, not the root.
- If it is dirty, gently rinse it with water. Do not scrub it.
- If possible, carefully place the tooth back into the socket.
- If reinsertion is not possible, keep the tooth moist in milk.
- Call 909-741-7052 immediately.
Do not attempt to reinsert a knocked-out baby tooth, because doing so may damage the developing permanent tooth underneath.
Dental Swelling or Abscess in Children
Swelling of the gums, face, or jaw can be a sign of a dental infection or abscess.
Dental infections should be evaluated promptly because they can sometimes progress quickly in children.
Call our office if your child develops dental pain with swelling, a bump on the gums, facial swelling, or symptoms that may be related to an infected tooth.
If your child has significant facial swelling, difficulty breathing or swallowing, or appears seriously ill, seek emergency medical care immediately.
Loose or Displaced Tooth After an Injury
A loose baby tooth can be completely normal. A tooth that becomes loose or moves out of position after a fall, sports injury, or other trauma is different.
Avoid pulling or repeatedly wiggling the injured tooth.
Our pediatric dental team can evaluate the tooth, surrounding gums, and supporting structures and determine whether treatment or monitoring is needed.
Lip, Tongue, or Gum Injuries
Children commonly injure their lips, tongue, or gums during falls and accidents.
Gently clean the area with water and apply a cold compress to help reduce swelling.
If bleeding continues, the injury appears deep, or you are concerned that your child’s teeth may also have been damaged, contact our office for guidance.
Something Stuck Between Your Child’s Teeth
If food or another object becomes lodged between your child’s teeth, gently try to remove it using dental floss.
Do not use pins, needles, or other sharp objects because they can injure the gums.
If the object cannot be removed or your child develops significant pain or swelling, contact our office.
Emergency Dental Care for Children in Pomona
Kids Dental Castle & Orthodontics provides pediatric dental care for children with urgent dental problems at our Pomona office.
Because our practice also provides comprehensive pediatric dentistry, sedation dentistry, special needs dentistry, orthodontics, and oral surgery, we can evaluate your child’s emergency and help determine the appropriate treatment when additional care is needed.
Kids Dental Castle & Orthodontics
1532 San Bernardino Ave #A1
Pomona, CA 91767
909-741-7052
Emergency Dental Care for Children in Upland, Claremont, Chino, Ontario, and Nearby Cities
Families come to our Pomona office from across the eastern San Gabriel Valley and the western Inland Empire. We regularly see children from Upland, Claremont, Montclair, Ontario, Chino, Chino Hills, San Dimas, La Verne, Walnut, and Diamond Bar for urgent dental problems.
Our office at 1532 San Bernardino Ave #A1 in Pomona is a short drive from each of these communities. If your child has a dental emergency and you are not sure where to go, call 909-741-7052 and our team can help you decide on the next step.
How Can Parents Help Prevent Dental Emergencies?
Not every dental emergency can be prevented, but several precautions can reduce the risk.
Encourage your child to:
- Wear a properly fitted mouthguard during contact sports
- Avoid chewing ice and very hard foods
- Never use teeth to open packages
- Attend routine dental checkups
- Treat cavities before they become painful or infected
Regular dental visits can help identify problems before they turn into dental emergencies.
Related Pediatric Dental Services
A dental emergency may sometimes require additional treatment beyond the initial urgent visit. Our pediatric dentistry team provides comprehensive care for children, while sedation dentistry may be considered when a child needs extra support during treatment. If an injury or infection requires a surgical procedure, our oral surgery team can help determine the appropriate next step.
Parents who are unsure whether to call a dentist or go to the hospital can also read our guide:
Emergency Dentist or ER? Where Should I Take My Child for a Dental Emergency?
Can you see my child for an urgent dental problem?
Yes. If your child has dental pain, swelling, trauma, a broken tooth, or another urgent concern, call 909-741-7052. Our team can help determine the appropriate next step and arrange an evaluation when needed.
What is considered a pediatric dental emergency?
Severe tooth pain, dental infections, facial swelling, knocked-out permanent teeth, broken teeth, dental trauma, and teeth that become loose or displaced after an injury may require urgent evaluation.
What should I do if my child knocks out a permanent tooth?
Pick up the tooth by the crown, gently rinse it if needed, and try to place it back into the socket if possible. If you cannot, keep the tooth moist in milk and contact a dentist immediately.
Should I put a knocked-out baby tooth back in?
No. A knocked-out baby tooth should generally not be reinserted because this can damage the developing permanent tooth underneath.
Should I take my child to the ER for a dental emergency?
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if your child has trouble breathing or swallowing, rapidly increasing swelling of the face or neck, swelling around the eye, bleeding that will not stop with steady pressure, loss of consciousness, confusion, repeated vomiting after a head or facial injury, a severe allergic reaction, or any other potentially life-threatening symptoms. For urgent dental problems that are not life-threatening, call Kids Dental Castle & Orthodontics at 909-741-7052. After hours, you will be connected with our emergency operator for guidance.
Do you provide emergency pediatric dental care for children from nearby cities?
Yes. Our Pomona office also sees families from surrounding communities who need pediatric dental care. Call our office and our team can help determine the appropriate next step.
How soon can my child be seen for a dental emergency?
In most cases we are able to arrange an evaluation the same day or the next day, depending on when you call and what your child needs. Calling early in the day gives our team the best chance of arranging a same-day visit.
Are you open on Saturdays for dental emergencies?
Yes. Our Pomona office is open on Saturday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, in addition to Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Saturday hours can be helpful when a dental injury happens over the weekend.
Do you see children from Upland, Claremont, Chino, and Ontario for dental emergencies?
Yes. Our Pomona office regularly sees children from Upland, Claremont, Montclair, Ontario, Chino, Chino Hills, San Dimas, La Verne, Walnut, and Diamond Bar. Call 909-741-7052 and our team can help determine the appropriate next step.
Does Medi-Cal cover an emergency dental visit for my child?
Yes. Medi-Cal Dental covers emergency exams, X-rays, and treatment for children, and we accept it for same-day visits.
What if we don't have dental insurance?
The emergency exam and X-rays are free for uninsured children. Any treatment is priced in writing before we begin, and CareCredit is accepted.
¿Atienden emergencias en español?
Sí. Llame al 909-741-7052 — contestamos en español de 6 a.m. a 9 p.m. todos los días.
Emergencias Dentales para Niños en Pomona
Si su hijo tiene dolor de muelas, un diente roto, un diente permanente que se cayó por un golpe, o hinchazón en la cara, llame al 909-741-7052. Contestamos de 6 de la mañana a 9 de la noche todos los días, y en la mayoría de los casos vemos al niño el mismo día — también los sábados de 8 a 2. Aceptamos Medi-Cal Dental. Si un diente permanente se sale por completo, tómelo por la corona (no por la raíz), enjuáguelo suavemente, colóquelo de nuevo en su lugar o en un vaso de leche, y venga dentro de la primera hora.
Broken Tooth? Contact Our Pomona Office Today
If your child breaks, chips, or fractures a tooth, rinse their mouth gently with warm water and apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. If possible, save any broken pieces of the tooth. Even a small fracture can sometimes affect the inside of the tooth, so it is important to have the injury evaluated.
Contact Kids Dental Castle & Orthodontics for
emergency pediatric dental care in Pomona. We can evaluate the damaged tooth, relieve discomfort, and determine the best treatment to help protect your child’s smile.