Emergency Pediatric Dental Care

During Business Hours:If your child’s dental emergency falls between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday to Thursday, call us immediately at (801) 295-8322. We prioritize emergency appointments and will do our best to see your child as soon as possible, often offering same-day appointments.

After Hours:If your emergency happens after hours, you can request an
or call 911 for severe emergencies.

You can find our practice in Centerville, just a stone’s throw from the Chick-fil-A, the In-N-Out Burger, and the Bank of America.

What counts as a pediatric dental emergency?
Call us immediately if your child has:
– Severe toothache (especially if they also have a fever or any swelling)
– A chipped, broken, or knocked-out tooth (permanent or baby teeth)
– Bleeding from their mouth that doesn’t stop (even after 10-15 minutes of direct pressure)
– Something stuck in their teeth (that can’t be removed with floss)
– Noticeable swelling (around their mouth, jaws, or gums)
– Difficulty opening or closing their mouth (or pain when chewing)
– A loose or displaced tooth (pushed out of its normal position due to injury)

If you’re unsure whether or not your child is experiencing a dental emergency, give us a call anyway. Our team can talk you through how to manage pain and discomfort, and they can advise you on whether you need immediate assistance or not.

When to call 911 or the nearest emergency room?
If your child has a broken jaw
If there is significant uncontrolled bleeding that you cannot stop
If your child is having difficulty breathing or swallowing
If your child is unconscious or unresponsive
For any severe head trauma accompanying a dental injury

Do you treat babies for dental emergencies?
We treat infants and children all the way up to 12 years old, though for full sedation, your baby must be a minimum of 20 lbs for their safety.

Do you take my insurance?
We accept most major PPO insurance plans, and we offer flexible payment options with CareCredit and our in-house membership plans.

For more information specific to your situation, call our friendly front desk team now at (801) 295-8322.

• Find the tooth. Hold it by the crown (the chewing part), not the root.
• If possible, gently put it back into the socket. Have your child bite down gently on gauze or a clean cloth to hold it in place.
• If putting it back isn’t possible, place the tooth in a sealed container filled with milk. Do NOT place in water.
• Time is critical! Get to our office immediately.

• Rinse your child’s mouth with warm water.
• If there’s bleeding, apply gentle pressure with a clean piece of gauze.
• Apply a cold compress to the outside of the mouth/cheek to reduce swelling.
• Collect any tooth fragments if possible.

• Rinse the mouth thoroughly with warm water.
• Gently floss around the affected tooth to remove any lodged food particles.
• Apply a cold compress to the outside of the cheek to reduce swelling.
• Administer age-appropriate over-the-counter pain relievers (e.g., children’s ibuprofen or acetaminophen) as directed on the label. Do not place aspirin directly on the gums.

• Apply firm, but gentle, pressure to the area with a clean piece of gauze or cloth for 10-15 minutes.
• If the bleeding doesn’t stop, continue pressure and call us.

For emergency pediatric dental care in Centerville, call us immediately. We can often help on the same day.