Dental Trauma
Expert Care for Children's Dental Injuries
Dental injuries can be upsetting for both children and parents. Nathalie provides specialist assessment and treatment for dental trauma, helping achieve the best possible outcome following an accident or injury.
SPECIALIST DENTAL TRAUMA CARE
Expert Assessment When Accidents Happen
Falls, sports injuries and accidents can sometimes result in damage to a child's teeth. Prompt assessment is often essential to protect the tooth and minimise long-term complications.
As a Specialist and Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry, Nathalie has extensive experience managing dental trauma in children and adolescents. She completed a doctorate at the University of Liverpool focused on improving pathways for acute dental trauma and is recognised nationally for her work in this area.
Nathalie accepts referrals for a wide range of dental injuries, including:
✓ Broken or chipped teeth
✓ Teeth that have been moved or displaced
✓ Knocked-out permanent teeth
✓ Injuries to developing teeth
✓ Soft tissue injuries affecting the mouth
✓ Ongoing management following dental trauma
SPECIALIST EXPERTISE
Leading Improvements in Children's Dental Trauma Care
Dental trauma is one of Nathalie's key areas of clinical and academic interest.
She founded the Mersey and Cheshire Dental Trauma Working Group and has served as a regional representative for Dental Trauma UK since 2018. Her research and publications have focused on improving outcomes and access to care for children experiencing dental injuries.
Families can be reassured that treatment is guided by the latest evidence-based recommendations and tailored to each child's individual needs.
Ready to Book an Appointment?
Whether you're seeking specialist advice, support for dental anxiety, treatment following a dental injury or a second opinion, Nathalie is here to help.
Families
Book a consultation for your child with Dr Nathalie Gallichan.
Dental Professionals
Refer a patient for a specialist paediatric dental consultation with Dr Nathalie Gallichan.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Even small chips can sometimes affect the underlying tooth structure. A specialist assessment can help determine whether treatment is needed.
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Don't panic!
Step 1: Pick the tooth up by the crown only (do not touch the root)
Step 2: Lick the tooth clean if it is dirty, or rinse it in water
Step 3: Stick the tooth back in position (adult teeth only)
*** Never try to re-insert a baby tooth ***
Step 4: Bite on a handkerchief to hold it in place
Step 5: Go straight to a dentist
If it's not possible to put the tooth back in position, put the tooth in milk and go straight to a dentist (out of hours go to A&E).
If you are not comfortable with the above, place the tooth in milk and bring it to the appointment.
The sooner a tooth is reimplanted, the better the outcome (amongst other variable factors).
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No. Baby teeth should not be replanted as this can damage the developing adult tooth beneath.
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Ideally as soon as possible. Early assessment often improves treatment outcomes.
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Even more simple permanent (adult) tooth dental injuries require monitoring to ensure the tooth remains healthy.
Injuries to primary (baby) teeth will require follow up to ensure the tooth remains healthy and the underlying adult tooth develops normally.
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The most common causes of dental trauma depend on age.
In young children with baby teeth, slips in the bath are common, so ensure you use a non slip bath mat or bath seat.
Scooter dental injuries are extremely common in the emergency department, no matter the age, make it normal for your child to wear a helmet when riding a scooter. The same applies to balance bikes and pedal bikes.
Sports: The best general advice is that anyone engaged in sports should adopt a "No mouthguard no play" policy.
For best protection, a well fitting mouthguard made by a dentist from models of your teeth, should be worn.