Apply ice to bruised areas, If there is bleeding, apply firm but gentle pressure with a clean gauze or cloth. If bleeding does not stop after 15 minutes or it cannot be controlled by simple pressure, take the child to a hospital emergency room.

Find the tooth and 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 milk, saliva, or water. Get to the pediatric dental office immediately. (Call the emergency number if it's after hours.) The faster you act, the better your chances of saving the tooth.

If a broken appliance can be removed easily, take it out. If it cannot, cover the sharp or protruding portion with dental wax, cotton balls, gauze or chewing gum. If a wire is stuck in the gums, cheek, or tongue, DO NOT remove it. Take the child to the dentist immediately . Loose or broken appliances which do not bother the child don't usually require emmergency attention.

Contact your pediatric dentist immediately. Quick action can save the tooth, prevent infection and reduce the need for extensive dental treatment. Rinse the mouth with water and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If you can find the broken tooth fragment, bring it with you to the dentist.

How to prevent dental injuries? What is a mouthguard?
When a child begins to participate in recreational activities and organized sports, injuries can occur. Mouthguards are highly recommended whenever your child is in an activity with a risk of falls or of head contact with other players or equipment. This includes football, baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, skateboarding, even gymnastics. We usually think of football and hockey as the most dangerous to the teeth, but nearly half of sports-related mouth injuries occur in basketball and baseball. They help prevent broken teeth, and injuries to the lips, tongue, face or jaw.
You can select from several options in mouthguards.

Stock mouthguards
available at most sporting good stores, come in limited sizes (usually small, medium, and large) and are the least expensive and least protective. These protectors are ready to be used without any further preparation; simply remove from the package and immediately place in the mouth. They are bulky and lack any retention, and therefore must be held in place by constantly biting down. This interferes with speech and breathing, making the stock mouthguard the least acceptable and least protective.

Preformed or "boil-to-fit" mouthguards
are found in sports stores. The heating process will reduce their longevity and their fit is not as precise because it is not vacuum-fitted onto a model of the patient's teeth. Different types and brands vary in terms of comfort, protection, and cost.

Custom-fitted mouthguards
are provided through your dentist. They cost more, but are more comfortable and the most effective in preventing injuries. They will stay in place, with no interference with speech and breathing.
A properly fitted mouthguard, or mouth protector, is an important piece of athletic gear that can help protect your child’s smile, and should be used during any activity that could result in a blow to the face or mouth. Ask your pediatric dentist about custom and store-bought mouth protectors.