Oral or facial lacerations in children can happen in an instant whether from a fall, sports injury, or accident. At Fresh Pediatric Dentistry, we provide gentle, skilled care to treat cuts and wounds affecting the lips, gums, cheeks, or tongue.
While some minor cuts may heal on their own, deeper, persistent, or actively bleeding wounds especially inside the mouth should always be evaluated by a pediatric dental professional. Children’s oral tissues are delicate, and injuries to the lips, cheeks, tongue, or gums can lead to complications if not properly treated.
Untreated lacerations can become infected, interfere with eating or speaking, and may even result in scar tissue or long-term damage to soft tissues. In some cases, trauma can affect tooth development or alignment if located near growing teeth. Prompt treatment not only ensures proper healing and comfort but also supports your child’s oral development and prevents unnecessary pain or complications.
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At Fresh Pediatric Dentistry, we understand that every child has unique needs when it comes to comfort and care. That’s why we provide safe and effective sedation options tailored for kids, from mild relaxation with laughing gas to deeper calming methods for complex treatments. Our goal is to make every visit stress-free, comfortable, and positive for your child.
Nitrous oxide, often called laughing gas, is a safe and gentle way to help kids feel calm during dental treatments. It works quickly, wears off fast, and allows your child to remain awake while reducing anxiety and discomfort. This makes it one of the most common pediatric sedation options.
Oral conscious sedation is given in liquid or pill form to help children feel relaxed while staying awake and responsive. It’s ideal for kids with higher dental anxiety or those needing longer treatments. Our team carefully monitors your child to ensure safety and comfort throughout the visit.
IV sedation is recommended for children who require deeper relaxation during more complex procedures. It works quickly through a small IV line, helping your child stay calm and comfortable while our pediatric dentist completes treatment efficiently. Safety is our priority, and your child is monitored closely the entire time.
At Fresh Pediatric Dentistry, we are proud to care for children with a variety of special needs. Our experienced team creates a patient, understanding, and supportive environment tailored to each child’s abilities. With gentle communication, flexible approaches, and a focus on comfort, we make dental visits positive for every child.
We provide a calm, sensory-friendly environment with extra patience and clear routines to help children with autism feel safe and supported.
Our compassionate team adapts care to meet the unique oral health needs of children with Down syndrome, focusing on prevention and gentle treatment.
We use engaging communication, shorter appointments, and positive reinforcement to keep children with ADHD comfortable and focused during visits.
Every child progresses differently. We take extra time, adjust our approach, and use kid-friendly techniques to make care stress-free for children with developmental delays.
We offer accessible, specialized dental care for children with cerebral palsy, using adaptive methods to ensure comfort and safety throughout treatment.
For children who feel anxious or fearful, we use a calm approach, distraction techniques, and sedation options when needed to make visits easier and worry-free.
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Even a small cut in the mouth can bleed heavily and may need stitches. Quick care ensures proper healing and peace of mind.
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We understand how distressing it is when your child suffers a mouth or facial injury. That’s why our team offers immediate, gentle care with a calm and caring approach tailored to children.
We explain each step of treatment clearly, offer sedation when needed, and focus on healing both physically and emotionally. Our advanced tools and compassionate care make us the trusted choice for pediatric dental emergencies in Montclair.
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We quickly control bleeding and ease discomfort, helping your child feel better and reducing anxiety for both child and parent.
Proper wound management prevents infection, improper healing, and nerve damage—especially important in the sensitive mouth and facial areas.
Parents receive detailed aftercare instructions, follow-up recommendations, and the reassurance that their child is healing in the best hands.
We evaluate the wound’s size, depth, and location to determine the best course of treatment. We may use gentle imaging if necessary.
After numbing the area, we carefully clean and disinfect the wound. If needed, we apply stitches or special wound dressings for proper closure.
We send you home with easy care instructions and monitor healing during follow-up visits. Our goal is a smooth recovery and full function restored.
Yes, especially if the bleeding doesn’t stop, the wound is deep, or your child is in significant pain.
Some lacerations do require stitches or special closure techniques. Our team will assess and treat based on the injury’s severity.
Minor cuts may heal on their own, but deeper or bleeding wounds should always be evaluated by a pediatric dentist for safety.
We’ll provide specific cleaning instructions using salt water rinses or oral antiseptics—depending on the injury and your child’s age.
Yes, if your child is anxious or the procedure is complex, we offer safe sedation options to keep them calm and pain-free.
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