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  • Hilton Head (843) 671-7336
  • Bluffton (843) 757-7336
  • Beaufort (843) 379-5336
  • Aiken (803) 641-1000

Emergency Care

When your child has a dental emergency it can be a scary situation. For some reason, they never seem to happen when the dentist’s office is open or on a weekday! Rest assured, you are in good hands when you call Coastal Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Terri Hubbard and her skilled team will treat your child just like their own. We are available nights and on weekends.

Call us at: 843-715-1030.

Dental emergencies need prompt attention! Some of the common emergencies that we see are:
  • star-fish-brown-svg Knocked or partially knocked out baby and permanent teeth
  • star-fish-brown-svg Damage to the soft tissues of the mouth and the surrounding tongue, cheek, lips, or gums
  • star-fish-brown-svg Severe or persistent toothaches and pain
  • star-fish-brown-svg Lost or loose fillings
  • star-fish-brown-svg Cracked, fractured, or chipped teeth

Frequently asked Questions

What should I do if my child’s baby tooth is knocked out?

Contact our office at 843-715-1030 as soon as possible. If you are certain it is a baby tooth, do not replace it in the socket.

What should I do if my child’s permanent tooth is knocked out?

Find the tooth. Handle the tooth by the crown (the part you can normally see in the mouth), not the root. Rinse it gently in cool water. (Do not scrub it or clean it with soap – use just water!) If possible, replace the tooth in the socket and hold it there with clean gauze or a wash cloth. If you can’t put the tooth back in the socket, place the tooth in a clean container with Save-A-Tooth Solution or milk. Get to our office immediately. (Call the emergency number if it’s after hours.) The faster you act, the better your chances of saving the tooth.

What if a tooth is chipped or fractured?

Contact our office immediately at 843-715-1030. Quick action can save a severely chipped tooth, prevent infection and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment. If you can find the broken tooth fragment, bring it with you to the dentist.

What about a severe blow to the head or jaw fracture?

Go immediately to the emergency room of your local hospital. A blow to the head can be life-threatening.