Emergency dentist near Des Plaines, IL

What counts as a dental emergency

Severe or worsening toothache, facial or gum swelling, a knocked-out or badly broken tooth, a crown or filling that has come out, an injury to the lips, tongue or jaw, and bleeding that does not stop all deserve a same conversation with a dentist rather than a wait-and-see approach. Swelling with fever or difficulty breathing or swallowing is a medical emergency — go to the nearest emergency room.

What to do before you get here

Rinse gently with warm salt water and keep the area clean. For a knocked-out adult tooth, hold it by the crown, not the root, keep it moist in milk or saliva and bring it with you. Use a cold compress on the outside of the cheek for swelling. Over-the-counter pain relief can be used as directed on the packet — never place aspirin directly against the gum.

Getting here from Des Plaines

Tell us where you are coming from when you call so we can give you realistic timing. Parking is at the door, and the team can start with an examination and X-ray to find the cause before discussing treatment options and costs with you.

Treatment for the cause, not just the pain

Once we know what is happening, the options may include root canal treatment to save an infected tooth, a repair or new crown for a broken tooth, treatment for gum infection, or removal when a tooth cannot be saved. You will hear what each option involves before anything is decided.

Getting here from Des Plaines

From Des Plaines, take Algonquin Road west toward Mount Prospect. The office is at 1753 W Algonquin Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056, with parking at the door.

• Urgent appointments for Des Plaines patients of every age
• Examination and X-ray to find the real cause
• Root canal treatment, repairs, crowns and extractions in one office
• English and Spanish spoken