Call first for guidance
A team member can help you describe what happened and explain the appropriate next step for the situation.
Kids First services
Pediatric emergency dental care in Zanesville, Ohio.
A toothache or injury can be frightening for a child and parent. Call Kids First so our team can help you understand the next step and tell you what to do right now.
A patient-first approach
Care built around the child in the chair.
Common pediatric dental concerns include toothaches, chipped or broken teeth, knocked-out teeth, lost fillings or crowns, swelling, abscesses, and injuries to the gums or lips. Timely guidance can protect comfort and help prevent a problem from becoming more serious.
Call Kids First for guidance about a dental concern. If your child has trouble breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, facial swelling affecting the airway, or another life-threatening concern, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
What this care means
The details that make a visit easier.
Protect the tooth when possible
For a knocked-out permanent tooth, handle it by the crown, not the root. If it can be safely repositioned, do so; otherwise keep it moist in milk or saliva while you seek immediate guidance.
Know when emergency medicine is needed
Breathing difficulty, uncontrolled bleeding, serious facial trauma, or swelling that affects the airway need urgent medical attention.
For emergency dentistry
Why Kids First?
Every recommendation starts with the whole child — their health, comfort, development, and family — not just the tooth in front of us.
Board-certified pediatric expertise
Dr. Robert Malek is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, a voluntary credential earned through specialty residency and examination.
We treat the patient
We do not just fix teeth. We treat the patient — taking time to understand comfort, development, health history, and what will make the visit work for your family.
Here for southeast Ohio families
Our Zanesville office welcomes children and adolescents from Newark, Cambridge, Coshocton, Lancaster, New Lexington, and surrounding communities.
Helpful answers
Questions parents often ask
What should I do if my child knocks out a permanent tooth?
Handle the tooth by the crown, not the root. If it is dirty, rinse briefly with clean water without scrubbing. If it can be safely placed back in the socket, do so; otherwise keep it moist in milk or saliva and call immediately.
What should I do for a toothache?
Call Kids First for guidance. Keep the area clean and do not place aspirin on the tooth or gums. If there is facial swelling, fever, or trouble breathing, seek urgent medical care.
Does Kids First see emergency patients after hours?
Call the office for guidance about your child’s concern. The team can help you determine the appropriate next step.
Kids First Pediatric Dental Care
Ready when your family is.
Tell us what your child needs. We will listen, explain the next step clearly, and help you find an appointment time that works.