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Children’s Dental Emergency Care for Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks. 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 Thousand Oaks
For an injury during school or activities in Thousand Oaks, note when it happened and whether there was a blow to the head or face. Share that information when calling; a dental concern may occur alongside an injury needing medical assessment.
Confirm where your child should be evaluated before beginning the trip to Moorpark. Baby and permanent teeth need different advice, and severe injuries should not wait for a dental opening.
Keep these travel details in mind
For a course of treatment, discuss monitoring and follow-up appointments before committing to a schedule.
Tell us about work, school or caregiver constraints so we can explain the available appointment options.
If a procedure requires an escort, confirm the instructions and arrange transportation in advance.
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 Thousand Oaks patients
All services in the Thousand Oaks patient guideLet’s plan the right next step.
Tell us what you need, ask about appointment options and confirm the details before you travel.