Emergency Dental Services Near Naperville

Severe Toothache

Strong, constant tooth pain, or pain that keeps you awake, usually means a problem such as a deep cavity, a crack, or an infection. Rinsing and an over-the-counter pain reliever can help for now, but the cause needs a dentist. See what to do for a severe toothache.

Broken, Cracked, or Chipped Tooth

A broken or cracked tooth with pain, bleeding, or a sharp edge should be seen soon, ideally the same day. A small chip without pain can usually wait a day or two. Here is first aid for a broken, cracked, or chipped tooth.

Knocked-Out Tooth

A knocked-out adult tooth is always an emergency. Hold it by the crown, keep it moist, and get to a dentist within about an hour. Follow the steps for a knocked-out tooth.

Dental Abscess and Swelling

Throbbing pain, swelling in the gum or face, or a pimple-like bump on the gum can be signs of an infection that needs care the same day. Swelling that spreads toward the eye, neck, or throat needs the ER. Learn the signs of a dental abscess and swelling.

Lost Filling or Crown

A lost filling or crown is usually not a same-day emergency unless it hurts, but the exposed tooth should be covered soon. Keep the crown and avoid chewing on that side. See what to do about a lost filling or crown.

Emergency Tooth Extraction

A tooth that is too badly broken, infected, or painful to wait may need to come out, and a painful wisdom tooth is a common reason to call. The dentist decides whether the tooth can be saved. Read about emergency tooth extraction.

Same-Day Appointments

Calling early in the office’s hours gives you the best chance of being seen the day you call, and calling ahead is usually faster than walking in. Here is how same-day appointments work.

Saturday and Sunday Emergencies

Weekend visits are for emergencies only, so call first and explain what happened. See what to do with Saturday and Sunday emergencies until you can be seen.

Emergency Dental Costs

The cost depends mostly on what the dentist finds and what treatment you need, and insurance coverage varies by plan. Find out what affects emergency dental costs and what to ask when you call.