Your Center for Emergency Dentistry in Western Springs, IL
Dental emergencies naturally happen without any warning. We offer emergency appointments to current or new patients. The Celes Dental Studio team has extensive experience handling a variety of oral injuries and tooth pain. Putting off emergency care could result in additional damage to your mouth. Call us immediately and we will get you in our office quickly.
Common Emergencies:
- A severe toothache
- A knocked-out tooth
- A loose or displaced tooth
- An infected or abscessed tooth
- A chipped or fractured tooth
- A broken or lost dental restoration
- Soft Tissue Injury
If you experience a dental emergency, please take the following:
- Contact Celes Dental Studio at 708-246-2405 for an emergency appointment.
- Rinse your mouth with a lukewarm saltwater solution.
- Take an over-the-counter pain medication to relieve your discomfort.
- Place an ice pack against the affected cheek to reduce pain and swelling.
NOTE: If you have uncontrolled bleeding from the mouth or suffer a life-threatening emergency, please contact 911 for immediate assistance.
Guidelines for Handling Common Dental Emergencies
| Type of Dental Emergency | Type of Dental Emergency | Seek Care Now | Seek Care Within 24 Hours | Severe Tooth Pain | Use dental floss to remove any food trapped between two teeth that may be causing the pain. Avoid placing aspirin directly on the painful tooth to prevent damage to the gum tissues. |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Knocked-Out Tooth | If the tooth is dirty, pick it up by the crown and rinse it without touching or removing any attached tissues. Gently insert the tooth into its socket and keep it in place using gentle pressure. If that’s not possible, place the tooth in some milk and bring it to your emergency appointment. The sooner you get the needed care, the better the outcomes. Note: Do not reinsert a knocked-out baby tooth. | ||
| A Loose or Displaced Tooth | A loose or displaced tooth needs prompt attention. Rinse your mouth and place gentle pressure on the tooth to keep it in place. | ||
| An Infected or Abscessed Tooth | An infected tooth can pose a serious risk to your health. If you have persistent pain, a bump on your gums that resembles a pimple, facial swelling, or fever, contact us for immediate care. | ||
| A Chipped or Broken Tooth | Rinse your mouth and place cold compresses to relieve any pain. Collect any pieces of the tooth and place them in some milk before heading to your emergency appointment. | ||
| Injured Tongue or Lips | If your tongue or lips are injured, place light pressure to reduce the bleeding. If the bleeding does not stop, head to the nearest emergency room. | ||
| A Broken or Lost Dental Restoration | Use dental cement or sugar-free gum to keep your restoration in place. Avoid using super glue or any other non-dental adhesive to hold a crown or filling in place. | ||
| A Minor Tooth Chip | Collect any parts of the tooth and place them in some milk to keep them moist. |
Toothaches
Are you experiencing tooth pain? When a toothache strikes it can be debilitating and we can provide relief. We encourage you to call us immediately for an emergency dental appointment.
Root Canal Therapy
A root canal is a procedure used to treat severely decayed or infected teeth. Symptoms of a root canal infection include swelling of the gums and face, increased sensitivity to temperature and severe toothache. If left untreated, the infection can result in abscesses and ultimately, tooth loss.
Tooth Extractions
Tooth extractions are far less painful than ever before, thanks to new technology, anesthetics, and Dr. Bakshi's experience! In many cases, a patient can have a tooth extracted with little or no discomfort.
Traumatic Injuries
A dislodged tooth has been partially pushed into or out of its socket or sideways during an injury. If this happens, Dr. Bakshi is trained to treat the tooth. The tooth is often repositioned and stabilized, but root canal treatment is needed within a few days following the injury to save the tooth.
Cracked Teeth
Fractures or cracks can occur rapidly or slowly over some time. This can be painless for the patient or can cause severe discomfort. Determining the location and severity of the crack will determine the course of action for the tooth, although many cracks can be treated with conventional root canal therapy.
