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A knocked-out tooth, sudden swelling, or sharp pain that won’t let up. Pediatric dental emergencies arrive without warning and rarely at a convenient time. When your child is in pain, you need a kids’ emergency dentist in Lake Oswego who is ready to respond quickly and treat your child with the care they deserve.
Pine Tree Pediatric Dentistry is here for Lake Oswego families when urgent dental situations come up. Our pediatric emergency dental services are built around children, from the way we set up our office to the way our team communicates with young patients who may be scared or in pain. We also have an on-call dentist available to assist with after-hours emergencies, so your family is never without support when something comes up outside of regular office hours.
Some situations call for prompt care to prevent lasting damage to your child’s teeth, gums, or jaw. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recognizes that dental emergencies in children may include facial swelling, infections, uncontrolled bleeding, significant pain, and oral-facial trauma. While not every dental concern rises to that level, there are situations where waiting is not the right call.
Common situations that may warrant an urgent visit to our Lake Oswego office include the following:
If you are ever uncertain whether your child’s situation requires an urgent visit, please call us. Our team would rather help you make that determination than have you wait on something that needs immediate attention.
When your child comes in for an emergency visit, our first goal is to make sure they feel safe and calm. Children who arrive in pain or following a dental injury are often frightened, and every part of our approach is designed to ease that stress from the moment they walk through the door. Our office offers tools like low lighting and weighted blankets to help kids settle before and during care, and our team knows how to communicate with children in a way that builds trust rather than anxiety.
Our team moves quickly to assess what is happening and explain your options in clear, straightforward terms. We take the time to make sure you understand what we are seeing and what treatment may be appropriate before anything begins. You can also count on us to let you know if a situation needs to be handled at a higher level of care, such as at Providence St. Vincent Hospital, where we maintain clinical privileges for cases that require general anesthesia.
Depending on what your child needs, treatment may involve dental crowns to restore a tooth that has been significantly damaged or a dental extraction when a tooth is too compromised to save. For children who need additional support to stay comfortable during care, we offer sedation dentistry options, including nitrous oxide, which is often a helpful tool for cooperative children. Our team always discusses what is appropriate for your child’s specific situation before proceeding.
Responding to a pediatric dental emergency takes more than clinical skill. It takes a provider who genuinely understands how children process fear and discomfort, and who has built their entire practice around making kids feel comfortable in a dental setting.
Dr. Tesha Waggoner completed her pediatric specialty training at OHSU in 2018 and holds board certification through the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also a member of the College of Diplomats and the Pediatric Dental Association. Her background is built specifically around children, which means she brings both clinical depth and a child-focused approach to every visit, including emergency visits that require fast thinking and calm execution.
Our Lake Oswego office was created with young patients in mind at every level. From the friendly faces at the front desk to our in-office dogs, Meyers and CJ, the environment at Pine Tree Pediatric Dentistry is intentionally welcoming. We know that a child’s experience at the dentist shapes how they feel about dental care for years to come, and that matters just as much during an emergency visit as it does during a routine cleaning. You can learn more about our team and our approach on our about us page.
When a dental emergency strikes, Pine Tree Pediatric Dentistry is the team Lake Oswego families can count on. Dr. Waggoner and our staff are trained to handle pediatric emergencies with the skill and compassion that children need, and our office is fully equipped to keep your child comfortable throughout their visit. We also accept a wide range of insurance plans and work with families to help them make the most of their coverage.
Don’t wait until your child is in pain. Contact our office today to let us know what is happening, and we will help your family get the care you need as quickly as possible.
15962 Boones Ferry Rd, Suite 208
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
We’re so excited to share that Dr. Tesha and the Pine Tree Pediatric Dentistry team are opening a second location this July! We’re bringing the same warm, kid-friendly care families know and love — now closer to Lake Oswego. Stay tuned for more details!
