1720 Milwaukee Ave, Glenview, IL - 60025
Emergency Dental Care When You Need It Most
If you are experiencing a dental emergency or require urgent dental treatment, please call us at (224) 567-8505.
At Glance Dental, we will endeavor to attend to all dental emergencies & concerns as soon as possible and are usually seen promptly on the same day.
Common Dental Emergency Problems Include:
- Toothache
- Cracked Tooth
- Chipped Tooth
- Broken Tooth
- Knocked-Out Tooth
- Broken Crown
- Lost Filling
- Broken Filling
- Wisdom Tooth Pain
- Facial Swelling
- Bleeding
- Chipped Veneers
- Infection & Abscess
- Possible Broken Jaw
- Problems with Braces and Retainers
Dental Emergency Tips
What to do in a Dental Emergency
There are many different types of problems that may be classified as dental emergencies. It may be difficult to assess whether or not you require emergency care. The onset of dental pain, even minor ones, is often a symptom of tooth infection that requires immediate attention. A reliable emergency dentist does more than provide dental pain relief at first sight of pain. He will be able to diagnose the underlying problems that could potentially worsen – and nip them in the bud before they do!
Whatever the case may be, it is important to contact a dentist as soon as possible for a proper examination. An emergency dentist at our office will help you limit the damage to your teeth, gums, and supporting bones. Here are just a few of the dental emergencies that require immediate attention.
Cracked or Chipped Tooth
Perhaps the most obvious cause of toothaches is cracked or chipped teeth. Your teeth may be in excellent condition and still be cracked or chipped for a variety of reasons – the most common causes are old fillings and damage from teeth clenching and grinding.
The extent of a cracked tooth may not be immediately noticeable, but a dentist can help you assess the damage. The degree of pain indicates the severity of the chip and how much the nerve of the tooth has been affected. If the tooth is completely knocked out, place it in a cup of milk and visit an emergency dentist straight away. If a tooth can be reinserted within one to two hours of being knocked out, it has a better chance of survival and taking root again.
It is important to rinse your mouth with warm salt water to clean the area around the broken tooth. Apply cold pressure onto the area to reduce pain and swelling. Visit us immediately to ensure no further damage is inflicted on the remaining tooth.
Tooth Decay
The most common reasons for dental pain are tooth decay or a cavity within the tooth. If the decay is relatively mild, the pain usually comes when the decayed tooth comes into contact with cold foods or beverages. If the pain persists without such "cold triggers," the decay has worsened, leading to inflammation of the nerve tissue. In either case, you should see a dentist immediately to identify the cause of the problem and receive treatment.
If swelling occurs, the best thing to do is to apply an ice pack to the affected area and rinse it using a mild salt solution – which will also help to clear the area of any food particles. Unless you have been advised to do so by a medical professional, never apply heat to an oral swelling – as heat may exacerbate some dental problems.
To make sure you receive the proper treatment that will not only relieve the pain but also prevent the decay from getting worse, visit us at Glance Dental Services. Our professional emergency dental care provider will be able to provide the best solution in your hour of need.
Gum Pain
There are several possibilities that may cause gum pain, but most commonly, it occurs around partially erupted wisdom teeth. This happens when the bacterial accumulation beneath the flap of tissue that covers the erupted tooth leads to an infection that in turn causes pain-inducing gum inflammation.
Emergency dental treatment usually entails irrigation of the area beneath the flap of gum tissue followed by a prescription for antibiotics. This is, however, only a temporary treatment to relieve the pain. It can reoccur if the wisdom teeth are not extracted.
Abscesses as a result of gum disease can also trigger severe pain and swelling. Gum abscesses tend to affect patients who suffer from chronic periodontal disease. While many people with periodontal diseases fail to detect them due to a lack of symptoms, others experience pain and swelling.
Emergency treatment will consist of cleaning the infected zone around the tooth and prescribing antibacterial mouthwash and antibiotics. If the periodontal disease is not treated, the infection may spread to other parts of your body, leading to more serious complications. Periodontal disease can lead to chronic inflammation of the tissues in the mouth. Common abscessed tooth treatments include tooth extraction or performing a root canal procedure.
The next thing to do is to seek dental care – as untreated dental problems can lead to bigger issues. You can ease abscessed gum pain by rinsing with a mild saltwater solution, which will help keep the area clean. Do not put aspirin on your tooth or gums as it may burn your dental tissue and cause even more pain.
Children's Dental Emergencies
Accidents do happen. At Glance Dental - Implants & Braces, we are fully equipped to deal with dental situations involving children and pre-teens. In the unlikely event that your child has a dental emergency, the best thing you can do is remain calm. Do not panic. A panicking parent would only worsen the situation as your emotions may rub off on the child, who is probably already traumatized by the incident. For the more typical situations, here are some of the things you can do to lessen the pain or problem until professional help is sought.