Kids Dentist for Rock Creek, OR: Emergency Plan
Active Rock Creek kids sometimes chip or knock a tooth. Here is a simple plan, plus how to reach Bien Dental quickly.
Be ready before a dental emergency happens
Rock Creek is full of active, energetic children: bikes, scooters, trampolines, playground climbing. Falls happen. Most are minor, but a few need quick action, and knowing what to do beforehand saves precious time.
So instead of a generic welcome, this page gives you a short family emergency plan, plus the basics of who we are and how to reach us.
The Rock Creek family dental-injury plan
If a baby tooth is knocked out
Do not put it back. Baby teeth can damage the growing permanent tooth if they are replanted. Control bleeding with clean gauze and call us.
If a permanent tooth is knocked out
Time matters. Pick up the tooth by the crown, not the root. If it is clean and your child is old enough and cooperative, gently place it back in the socket. If not, store it in milk and call us immediately.
If a tooth is chipped or cracked
Rinse with water, save any pieces in milk, and call us. A cold compress on the face can reduce swelling.
If your child has swelling or a fever with tooth pain
Call us or seek medical care right away. Facial swelling can signal infection, and should not wait.
Our pediatric emergency dentist page has the full details.
Save our number now
The time to put a phone number into your contacts is before you need it. Add Bien Dental at (503) 822-0096, and share it with grandparents and babysitters. If you reach voicemail, leave a clear message with your child’s name and what happened, and follow any instructions it gives. For life-threatening injuries, trouble breathing or serious head injuries, call 911 or go to an emergency room.
A tooth-saving kit is easy: a small container with a lid, gauze, and a note with our number. Keep it with the first-aid supplies.
Prevention still does most of the work
While emergencies are memorable, most dental problems in children are cavities. Regular checkups, sealants and fluoride help prevent them. For kids in sports and active play, a well-fitted mouthguard can prevent many injuries in the first place. A visit with Dr. Hsu is a good time to ask which activities call for one.
Emergency care goes better when a child already knows the office. Familiar faces and surroundings make a stressful day a little easier.
Getting to us from Rock Creek
Rock Creek sits on the Beaverton–Hillsboro side of the metro. Depending on where you are, families reach us along TV Highway (OR-8) or via US-26 and connecting roads, ending near SW 185th Ave in the Aloha–Beaverton area. Our address is 18355 SW Alexander St, Beaverton, OR 97006. We do not list drive times because they vary. Depending on your address, your child may attend a school in the Beaverton or Hillsboro school districts. Either way, you are welcome here. Neighbors in Hillsboro and Cedar Mill and Bethany follow similar routes.
After an injury: what happens next
Even when a tooth looks fine after a fall, we suggest a check. Some injuries show up later as a darkening tooth or a small bump on the gum. Dr. Hsu can examine the tooth, take X-rays if appropriate, and explain whether monitoring or treatment is needed.
For a child who is shaken up, we keep things calm and explain each step. Sometimes the kindest thing for a scared child is a slow, quiet visit with plenty of reassurance. You are welcome to stay right beside them.
Once the injury has healed, we can help you think about protection going forward: mouthguards for sports, safe play habits and regular checkups.
Questions Rock Creek parents ask before a first visit
Parents often ask whether we can see a child who has never been to a dentist, whether a young child can come with a sibling, and what to do if an accident happens over a weekend. The first two answers are yes. For the third, call our number, leave a message if needed and follow the first-aid guidance above. For anything that feels like a medical emergency, use 911 or the nearest emergency room. Read more on our emergency dentist page, and see our first dental visit guide.
Questions parents (and adults) often ask
Is Bien Dental convenient from Rock Creek?
Rock Creek is on the Beaverton–Hillsboro side of the metro. Many families reach us via TV Highway (OR-8) or US-26 and connecting roads. Traffic varies, so check a map app.
What should I do if my child knocks out a permanent tooth?
Call us immediately. Hold the tooth by the crown, and if it is clean and your child can cooperate, gently place it back. Otherwise keep it in milk. Do not scrub it.
Should I replant a baby tooth?
No. Baby teeth generally should not be put back, because it can harm the developing permanent tooth. Call us for guidance.
Do you treat dental emergencies for children who are not yet patients?
Call us and explain what happened. We will do our best to guide you and see your child when we can, or point you to other care if needed.
When is it an ER situation?
For serious head injuries, trouble breathing, uncontrolled bleeding or facial swelling with fever, go to an emergency room or call 911.
Can a mouthguard prevent tooth injuries?
A well-fitted mouthguard can reduce the risk of many sports-related dental injuries. Ask about custom options at a visit.
Do you take my insurance if we live in Rock Creek?
Yes. We accept almost all dental insurance and the Oregon Health Plan (OHP), whether you live in Rock Creek or anywhere else nearby. Send us your plan details and we will check benefits before your visit. See our insurance and payment options page.
What days and hours can Rock Creek families visit?
We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 18355 SW Alexander St in Beaverton. Call (503) 822-0096 or send an appointment request to find a time that fits your family.
Ready to book your child’s visit?
Tell us a little about your family and we’ll reach out to find a time that works. New patients — kids, teens and adults — are welcome, and we accept almost all dental insurance and the Oregon Health Plan (OHP).