If you are experiencing a true medical emergency, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room. For treatment of minor dental pain or oral trauma in Darien, Illinois, please call our office at (630) 985-5000 to schedule an appointment.
Types of Emergency Dental Issues
- Chipped, cracked, or fractured teeth
- Dislodged teeth
- Knocked-out teeth
- Root fractures
- Lost filling or crown
- Severe, persistent tooth or gum pain
After-hours Emergency Dental Care Options
If you've sustained oral trauma, it's important to contact us right away at (630) 985-5000 for treatment. With dental trauma, every minute counts when it comes to minimizing damage and saving your tooth/teeth. If you're experiencing a true medical emergency, please call 911.
If it's after hours and you're experiencing dental pain, our dentists can provide instructions on managing your pain until we can see you in our office.
Oral Trauma FAQs
What qualifies as dental trauma?
Dental trauma includes tooth chips or fractures, jaw fractures, dislodged or knocked out teeth, root fractures, or soft tissue injuries.
Should I call my dentist if I suffer oral trauma?
Yes, if you suffer oral trauma, you should call your dentist as soon as possible! If the injury is severe, your dentist may tell you to visit the ER and then schedule a follow-up dentist appointment after you've received immediate care.
What can my dentist do if I suffer oral trauma?
Your dentist will provide treatment that relieves pain and remedies your oral trauma. Depending on the severity of the trauma, you may need multiple appointments to achieve full recovery.
Should I go to the dentist or emergency room for oral injuries?
For serious oral injuries, such as a broken jaw or bleeding that won't stop in your mouth, you should go to the emergency room. For more minor oral injuries, such as a cracked tooth, you can schedule an appointment with your dentist.
How long does it take to heal from oral trauma?
Healing time depends on the severity of the oral trauma injury. Minor injuries may only take a week or so for full recovery, while more major ones may take several weeks or months if you need more extensive treatment.