If your child lost a baby tooth too early, don’t be alarmed. Their pediatric dentist can place a space maintainer to keep their other teeth in place until the permanent one is ready to erupt. This is good news, but like any parent, you may wonder how long it will need to stay in place. Ultimately, it depends on your child’s smile, but keep reading if you want a more detailed explanation of what you can expect.

It’s easy to lose your cool and forget how to think clearly when misfortune suddenly strikes you, let alone your child. Every parent wants to protect their kid from harm, but unfortunately, accidents happen. Witnessing your child have a tooth knocked out, for example, can send you into a tailspin. What do I do? Do I take them to the emergency room? Should I call their dentist? Let’s break down why an emergency pediatric dentist is usually the best solution, as well as when a hospital is the more appropriate call.