Ashley’s son, Ryder was in a scooter accident which resulted in his front permanent tooth being knocked out. Listen to what happened!
Witnessing your child have an accident that costs them their permanent front teeth as a young child is difficult for any parent, as it can mean costly and painful procedures for dental implants to maintain your child’s smile. Many parents might not know that it is possible to re-insert a permanent tooth that has been knocked out, as long as you are able to quickly reach a skilled pediatric dentist and know what to do with the tooth while you are on your way to the emergency dental visit. Parents should put the permanent lost tooth into a glass of milk immediately after the accident. Root surface cells cannot tolerate tap water for extended periods of time. Milk is a good medium for storing knocked-out teeth because cells from the root surface don’t swell up and burst as they do when placed in water. Other alternatives are using an emergency tooth preservation kit such as “Save-a-tooth,” replacing the lost tooth in the socket temporarily or holding it in your cheek in your mouth. Having a child hold a tooth in their cheek after an injury may be a difficult task and that is why a glass of milk is a safe and good alternative.
When Ashley & Ryder arrived at Stellar Kids Dentistry, Paul Kahlon helped them save the tooth. It all happened within an hour!
Dr. Paul Kahlon from Stellar Kids Dentistry returned her call within 5 minutes, and had Ashley came into the office immediately. Within an hour from the time of the accident, Dr. Paul had re-inserted Ryder’s permanent tooth which saved the 9-year-old boy from having to have costly and painful dental implant surgery to fix his front teeth. After a month of healing, Ryder’s tooth was successfully saved and will have his natural teeth for years to come. At Stellar Kids Dentistry, each doctor thrives on dedication to children, pediatric excellence, and a focus on prevention to save your child’s natural teeth. They treat each child as they would their own, and this story is one example of the extraordinary lengths their doctors will go through for children. Doctors make themselves available for dental emergencies 24/7. Thanks to Dr. Paul for catching the spirit and using his skills and God-given talent in dentistry to save this precious 9-year-old boy’s front tooth.
Stellar Kids Dentistry has offices located in Mukilteo, Everett and Mill Creek. If you’re looking for a dental practice that thrives on dedication to children, pediatric excellence, and a focus on prevention, you’re in the right place. The staff and dentists at Stellar Kids Dentistry are committed to giving your child the best possible age-appropriate oral care. All Stellar Kids Dentistry pediatric dentists at our Mukilteo, Everett, and Mill Creek dental clinics have years of training for working with children of all ages, from infants to adolescents. They take their time to make children feel comfortable before any procedure and are careful to respond to individual needs, using appropriate relaxation and sedation methods. Both Dr. Kahlon and Dr. Lamba have special-needs training and are experienced in working with children with autism and ADHD. They also have a Family Orthodontic practice in the same building for the whole family!
Stellar Kids, because every child deserves to feel safe, receive the best care, and have a beautiful smile!
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