Emergency Dentistry
Immediate Emergency Dental Services in Homewood, IL
Certain dental issues are urgent and require immediate care and attention from dental professionals. Homewood-Flossmoor Dental Care understands that these conditions don’t always occur within traditional office hours. That is why we provide safe, reliable, 24-hour emergency dental care to our community. If you’re experiencing tooth pain, bleeding, swelling, signs of an infection or dental abscess, or symptoms of a cavity, call now for emergency dentistry in Homewood, IL.
Recognizing the Signs You Need Emergency Dental Care
Delaying treatment could increase your risk of serious complications. If you notice any of these signs of a dental emergency, call us right away:
- Severe, persistent, or recurring tooth pain
- Swelling of the mouth, face, or jaw
- Damaged teeth, including chips, cracks, and breaks
- Dislodged or partially dislodged teeth
- Bleeding of the gums or mouth
- Pus or discharge from the gums or teeth
- A foul taste in the mouth or severe or persistent bad breath
- Tender, inflamed, or discolored gums
- Discoloration of one or more teeth
- Sudden or increased sensitivity to hot or cold
- Fever and/or chills combined with tooth pain
What to Do in a Dental Emergency
Time is of the essence when handling medical emergencies in dentistry. When you call us, we will assess your symptoms and condition and tell you to come in right away or visit the closest hospital or emergency room. While you wait for an appointment, there are some things that you can do to ease pain and protect your oral health:
- Rinse your mouth with warm salt water to flush out bacteria and debris and relieve pain.
- Use a cold compress to address pain and swelling.
- Take an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and swelling.
- Use sterile gauze or a damp teabag to stop bleeding.
- Preserve a knocked-out tooth in a glass of milk or tooth preservation liquid or place the tooth between your cheek and gums.
- Save pieces of a broken or chipped tooth and disinfect your mouth with warm salt water, then cover any sharp edges of your remaining tooth with dental wax or sugar-free gum.
Common Issues That Require Emergency Dental Care
We handle minor and major dental emergencies, finding safe, effective solutions to address pain, discomfort, dislodged or missing teeth, damaged dental appliances, and more. Some of the most common conditions we treat are:
- Lost or damaged crown, filling, or other dental restoration
- Lost or damaged dental appliance
- Knocked out tooth or partially knocked out tooth
- Trauma or injury to the mouth or jaw
- Severe tooth decay or infection
- Dental abscess
- Cracked or damaged teeth
Emergency Dentistry Services We Offer
Our professional dental staff can handle urgent issues with compassion and comfort. Our first goals are to address pain, bleeding, and infection, and we will then do everything possible to save your tooth and restore your oral health. Our services include:
- Root Canal Therapy – Decay, cracks, and other dental damage can let bacteria into your soft tissue, causing an infection. Our caring team will perform root canal therapy to clean out any infected tissue inside your tooth and seal out further infection. It’s crucial that you seek treatment for an infection as soon as possible. Not doing so can result in developing an abscess, losing your tooth, or experiencing complications from infection.
- Tooth Extractions – If you have one or more teeth with decay, damage, or another cause that has rendered them irreparable, we may extract them. Our office will only perform an extraction when it’s necessary to preserve your overall health. Removing a tooth can effectively protect your mouth from further dental issues and relieve you of pain or discomfort. During your appointment, we make sure you’re as comfortable as possible, and we’ll help you choose a dental restoration option like a dental implant.
Insurance and Payment Options for Emergency Dental Service
We understand that it can be difficult to handle the financial strain of a dental emergency. We will do everything we can to make the process as stress-free as possible. We accept most major dental insurance plans, and can help you understand coverage and find a payment option that works for you. We also offer dental financing through Sunbit, CareCredit, and Onederful Finance, which offer flexible financing solutions to qualified customers.
Call Now for 24-Hour Emergency Dental Care
Dental emergencies typically come without any warning, and the pain and damage call for quick treatment. Homewood-Flossmoor Dental Care offers emergency dentistry in Homewood, IL, to patients of all ages. Our staff have ample experience handling a variety of emergencies, and we provide the care you need promptly. Don’t wait to get relief from discomfort and pain, as putting off emergency care could result in additional injury. If you are looking for emergency dental services open now, call us and we’ll get you into our office quickly.
FAQs About Emergency Dentistry
A dental emergency is a sudden, painful, or urgent problem that affects the teeth, gums, or soft tissues of the mouth.
Call our office if you have a knocked-out or partially dislodged tooth, a cracked or broken tooth, a foreign object stuck in your tooth or gums, signs of an infection or abscess, severe pain and/or bleeding, or functional issues like a lost crown or filling.
Have your dentist’s phone number handy and be aware of whether they treat dental emergencies. Have a basic dental first aid kit at home that contains peroxide, gauze, tooth preservation agent, painkillers, dental wax, and dental picks or flossers. If you can’t reach an emergency dentist or if you are experiencing a severe or life-threatening emergency, go to the hospital.
The biggest benefit is that you can avoid life-threatening or serious complications. You can also find pain relief, get treatment for serious conditions, and restore eating and speaking functions.