Emergency Dentistry in Honolulu, HI

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Pediatric Dentistry Kahala provides emergency dentistry services for children and special-needs patients in Honolulu, HI. For more information or to access after-hours care, please call

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What Is Emergency Dentistry?

Active children are vulnerable to oral injuries like falls and sports accidents. Oral hygiene issues may also lead to problems with decay and infection.

Not every dental problem can wait for regular office hours. If your child is experiencing a dental emergency, don’t hesitate to call us immediately. Dental emergencies include:

  • Severe toothache
  • Knocked-out (avulsed) permanent or baby tooth
  • Partially knocked-out tooth
  • Broken or badly chipped tooth
  • Lost or broken filling or crown, especially if causing severe discomfort
  • Oral injury
  • Infected tooth

Our caring dentists can help relieve your child’s discomfort, stabilize their teeth, and protect their long-term oral health.

How to Handle a Dental Emergency

Knocked Out Tooth

Your dentist cannot replace a baby tooth in its socket because it would damage the permanent tooth underneath. The dentist will want to see your child to ensure no damage to the adjacent teeth or underlying bone.

If your child loses a permanent tooth, the dentist may be able to save it if you follow these steps:

  • Contact your pediatric dentist and/or seek immediate medical care as needed
  • Control any bleeding by applying gentle pressure with clean gauze
  • Make sure your child has no symptoms of damage to other organs (ie head injury, concussion, nausea, vomiting, etc).
  • Find the tooth, holding it only by the crown
  • Rinse it gently with lukewarm water; no soap
  • Put the tooth in a small cup of cold milk *If you are comfortable replanting the tooth yourself, this is also an option.
  • See your dentist within 30 to 60 minutes for the best chance of replanting the tooth

Chipped or Fractured Tooth

Falls and sports accidents are the most common causes of broken teeth. Rinse the child's mouth with water. If the child has swelling, use a cold compress to relieve discomfort. If you find the tooth fragment, keep it, put it in milk and bring it to your emergency appointment.

When to Seek Emergency Medical Care First

If your child experiences a serious or life-threatening emergency, please call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room immediately.

Since dental emergencies often involve the head or face, you should take your child to the nearest emergency room or call 911 if any of the following occurs:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Severe uncontrollable bleeding
  • Possible broken jaw causing numbness/tingling and severe swelling
  • Severe face swelling causing dizziness, nausea, vomiting, trouble breathing or blurred vision
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Why Choose Pediatric Dentistry Kahala

We provide gentle, compassionate care in a fun, friendly office environment. Whether your child needs a routine exam and cleaning or has broken a tooth, we will share our welcoming spirit.
Our treatment rooms and waiting areas are tailored to children's needs, creating an environment where kids can relax and enjoy their visit.
Dr. Rawson and Dr. Hirai aim to help patients and their families feel at home while providing highly advanced dental care.

Procedures Offered

Following are examples of our emergency services:

  • Treating knocked-out teeth
  • Dental infections and abscesses
  • Broken or cracked teeth
  • Lost or broken restorations
  • Oral injuries

Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Dentistry

What happens if my child knocks out a baby tooth from an injury or accident?

Dentists can't replant primary teeth due to their root structure. Replanting the primary tooth would also damage the permanent teeth below. However, please call an emergency dentist if your child loses a baby tooth under these circumstances. Your dentist will want to take digital radiographs and assess gum and jawbone health.

What are the chances that a dentist can save a knocked-out permanent tooth?

If you bring your child and the tooth to the dentist within an hour, the chance of replanting the tooth is over 50 percent. Caring for the lost tooth as directed is vital to its survival.

What if my child breaks an adult tooth?

A broken tooth can cause discomfort, infection, and injuries to tender oral tissues. See your dentist on an emergency basis. They may be able to save the tooth.

If my child feels uncomfortable before the appointment, what should I do?

Place a cold compress outside the child's cheek to reduce swelling and discomfort. You can also try over-the-counter discomfort medication if the dentist recommends it. Do not rub discomfort medication on the gum.

Call Pediatric Dentistry Kahala

When your child needs emergency dental care, time is a vital factor.

We are here for you and your family. If your child needs emergency dental care, please call our Honolulu, HI, office at

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Contact our office today to schedule your child's appointment!

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4211 Waialae Avenue, Ste. 201
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96816

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Honolulu, 
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96816

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