Dental emergencies that require same-day care

Dental emergencies may happen anytime, even outside of regular office hours. When a dental emergency strikes, you must act fast and seek urgent care from an experienced dental team. Ignoring a serious dental emergency can lead to further damage and sometimes more expensive treatments in the long run. At Shandley Kane Dental, our dentists assist patients in the Hoffman Estates and Barrington, Illinois, area with their emergency dental needs.

Five dental emergencies that require same-day urgent care

• Toothaches. A severe toothache can be caused by many factors, such as a cavity, infection, or a cracked tooth. If you experience sudden and intense pain that doesn’t go away, it is vital to seek urgent dental care as soon as possible. Ignoring a severe toothache may lead to further damage and even result in the loss of the affected tooth.
• Fractured or chipped tooth. Teeth are strong, but they can still chip, crack, or break due to trauma or biting on hard objects. If you experience a fractured or chipped tooth, visiting your dentist for same-day urgent care is important. Depending on the severity of the fracture or chip, your dentist at Shandley Kane Dental may need to perform root canal treatment (endodontic therapy) or place a dental crown to restore the damaged tooth.
• Knocked-out tooth.  A knocked-out tooth is a typical dental emergency, especially in active patients who participate regularly in sports. If your tooth gets knocked out, it is important to act fast and seek urgent care within an hour. The chances of saving a knocked-out tooth decrease dramatically after an hour. If possible, gently rinse the tooth with water and try to place it back into its socket. If you can’t reinsert the tooth, place it in a container of milk or even saliva until you can reach your dentist’s office.
• Lost filling or crown. Dentists use fillings and crowns to restore damaged teeth, but they can sometimes become loose or fall out. This might happen due to wear and tear, trauma, or decay underneath the restoration. If you lose a filling or crown, make a same-day dental appointment with Drs. Steven J. Shandley, M. Elizabeth Kane, and Colleen Shandley in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Leaving the affected tooth unprotected can lead to further damage and potentially require more extensive treatments in the future.
• Abscessed tooth. Your tooth may become abscessed when there is an infection at the root of a tooth or in the surrounding gum tissue. This often results in symptoms such as swelling, severe pain, and even fever. If left untreated, an abscessed tooth has the potential to lead to serious health complications. You may need a procedure such as root canal therapy or permanent extraction if the tooth cannot be saved.

Who can I contact to learn more about same-day dental appointments for urgent care?

Hoffman Estates and Barrington, Illinois, patients who are in need of emergency dental care can contact our team of professionals at Shandley Kane Dental. The office is in Suite 300 at 4885 Hoffman Boulevard and can be reached by calling (847) 428-4646.

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