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We accept same-day emergency appointments.

Emergency Dentistry At Advanced Family Dental & Orthodontics, we are committed to delivering high quality dental care and emergency care in a safe and comfortable environment. We know that the need for an emergency dentist can often arise when you least expect it. Our emergency dentistry team is here for you for all your dental and oral health needs in the Crest Hill, Frankfort, Lockport, and Shorewood areas, including dental emergencies and other dental services.

What is a Dental Emergency?

  • Broken tooth, fractured or chipped tooth
  • Uncontrollable bleeding
  • Painful swelling in or around your mouth
  • Knocked-out tooth
  • Severe toothache and/or infection

We Are Here For Your Dental Emergencies

For patients requiring emergency dental care in the Crest Hill, Frankfort, Lockport, and Shorewood areas, call us for a same day emergency dental appointment. Our dedicated  emergency dentistry team is available to answer any dental issue and questions you may have. It is important that you do not avoid or delay treatment in these instances, as it can lead to further damage that may require expensive treatments. Request Emergency Appointment

What to Do in a Dental Emergency

In a dental emergency, it is important to remain calm and act quickly. If you handle the issue promptly, there is a real possibility of saving your tooth! Here are a few scenarios you may be experiencing and the steps you can take to salvage your tooth and oral health. If You Lose a Tooth: If your tooth is knocked out as a result of trauma, it is important to immediately locate the tooth if possible. Pick up the tooth by the crown, or the white outer part you typically see when you smile. If necessary, rinse the tooth in warm water, but do not remove any tissue or scrub the tooth. Finally, store the tooth in milk or gently return the tooth to its place, and make your way to one of our emergency dental care offices within the hour for the best chance of having it returned to the socket correctly. If you Lost a Filling or Crown: It is very important that you do not use glue or other temporary measures to put your device back in place. Call our offices to have your crown or filling restored promptly. If you experience pain, we recommend using over-the-counter pain medication to manage these symptoms. If you have a Severe Toothache: The first thing you can do when you are experiencing dental pain or tooth pain is to swish warm water in your mouth or floss in order to dislodge any food particles that could be causing pain. If this isn’t successful, or you can see damage or swelling in the tissues of your mouth, schedule an emergency dental appointment with one of our offices immediately. Hold a cold compress to the outside of your cheek in order to numb any sites of dental pain or tooth pain while you wait for your emergency appointment at our dental office. You can also take over-the-counter pain medication, but do not apply any medication directly onto the site. If you have an Abscess: An abscess is a very serious condition that should be addressed immediately. Otherwise, there is the possibility that infection could spread to other parts of the body. Call one of our offices immediately if you have an abscess. You can rinse with a mild salt water solution to manage pain while waiting for emergency care. Request Emergency Appointment

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Get in touch to request an appointment or ask a question, including inquiries about dental implants in Frankfort, IL. Our skilled and helpful office staff is here to help! For emergencies, or to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please call your local Advanced Family Dental & Orthodontics office.