A Quick Guide to Dental Trauma
- Burlington Kid's Dentist
- Sep 6, 2014
- 1 min read
Dental trauma usually occurs in 2 different age groups.
The first age group of dental accidents may occur is when the child is 2-3 years old. The reason why this age group is common is because 2-3 year olds are learning to walk (and, doing their best to not have mommy or daddy help them). Consequently, 2-3year olds are more likely to chip their front tooth.
The second group is usually in boys ages 9-10 years old because of their active playing and sports involvement.
Do you know what to do if your child has injured his or her teeth after a fall or sports accident?
Here is a great cheat sheet for you to print out and place on your refridgerator as a reference because you will never know when these dental accidents will happen! Please keep in mind that treatment for a baby tooth is very different from an adult tooth. If you have any questions regarding this cheat sheet, please don't hesitate to call Safari Children's Dentist. We will be more than happy to answer all your pediatric dental trauma questions.
Great article — thanks for sharing this “Quick Guide to Dental Trauma.” It’s so important for parents and caregivers to know how to respond when an accident happens.
One thing I’d emphasize is how preserving or restoring smile alignment can have long-term benefits—not just for appearance, but also for proper bite, enamel health, and function. Early intervention after trauma can make a real difference in keeping that alignment intact.
Looking forward to more posts like this!