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Children’s Dental Emergency Care for Simi Valley patients
A child's dental injury needs advice suited to their age and whether the tooth is a baby or permanent tooth. Call Teddy Bear Dental Care in Moorpark before traveling and explain the injury, symptoms and your child's age.
For patients traveling from Simi Valley. Your appointment is at our Moorpark office, Suite D.
Know when to seek emergency medical care
Difficulty breathing or swallowing, severe spreading swelling, uncontrolled bleeding or a major facial injury requires urgent medical attention. Call 911 or seek emergency medical care rather than waiting for a dental appointment.
For dental concerns, call before traveling to confirm available care. This is not a 24-hour emergency facility; same-day care is not guaranteed.
What to consider
Baby and permanent teeth are handled differently; a knocked-out baby tooth should not be reinserted.
Call promptly after a dental injury, even if you are unsure which tooth is involved.
Major facial injury, trouble breathing or swallowing, or uncontrolled bleeding needs emergency medical attention.
Before your appointment
Prepare for your care
Step 1. Call (805) 529-1000 for guidance and confirmed appointment availability.
Step 2. Describe when the injury happened, whether a tooth is missing and any other symptoms.
Step 3. Follow the care instructions and ask whether follow-up checks will be needed after the injury.
Planning from Simi Valley
Before setting off from Simi Valley, call with your child's age, the time of injury and whether a tooth is loose, broken or missing. If you do not know whether it is a baby or permanent tooth, say so.
Do not reinsert a knocked-out baby tooth. For major facial injury, uncontrolled bleeding or breathing difficulty, use emergency medical services rather than waiting for an appointment in Moorpark.
Keep these travel details in mind
Confirm the appointment type before the trip: a consultation, cleaning and treatment appointment may have different preparation.
If you are transferring from another dentist, ask about sending records before your visit.
For urgent symptoms, call before traveling so we can discuss your needs and confirm availability.
A common question
Is the practice an after-hours emergency department?
No. Contact the office to check availability for dental care. For a medical emergency, call 911 or go to an emergency department rather than waiting for the office to open.
More about your treatment options
Visit our main kids’ emergency care pageRelated care for Simi Valley patients
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Tell us what you need, ask about appointment options and confirm the details before you travel.