Dental Town Chicago’s Archer office is located at 6283 S Archer Ave. Our office provides same-day dental treatments for kids and adults. So whether your child had a tooth get knocked out while playing sports, or you are dealing with a severe throbbing toothache, our team is equipped to help you. Moreover, we are partnered with eleven other offices in the area, so we can help you get to the office that makes the most sense. In this guide, we will covert different types of dental emergencies we handle and some appropriate next steps to take if you have any of these issues. For immediate assistance, please call our office or one of our other offices in the area.
Emergency Dentist That Works With Kids in Chicago
Not all emergency dentists are equipped to work with patients of all ages. Dental Town Chicago is a family dental office, so we are able to work with patients of all ages. A common question parents ask is whether or not it is a dental emergency if the issue is with a baby tooth. Because baby teeth are going to fall out at some point, some parents assume that toothaches or other issues like a chip or a crack can be ignored. This is not the case. Any dental issue that is causing your child pain, making it difficult to chew/eat, or involves damage to a tooth, should be looked at by a dentist right away. Even if it is a baby tooth, you still should see a dentist. A chip or crack can lead to dental infection which can lead to serious illness. Likewise, a toothache is often a sign of an  underlying issue that might still exist even after the baby tooth falls out.
Handling Knocked Out, Cracked, or Chipped Teeth
Kids and teens often damage their teeth playing sports or at gym class. If an adult tooth is knocked out, the most important thing is timing. The faster the child can get to the dentist, the more likely it is that the dentist can re-implant the tooth. Bring the tooth with you to the dentist, and submerge it either in a saline solution (frequently found in first aid kits) or milk. This helps keep the living tissue alive until you get to the dentist. If the tooth can be put back, the dentist will attempt to do so. Otherwise, we can discuss tooth replacement options including dental bridges, or dental implants with our other offices.
What Should You Do If Your Child Has A Severe Toothache?
If you or your child has a severe toothache, that is either making it difficult to eat and talk, keeps coming back, or is constant in pain, you should book an emergency dental visit right away. In the meantime, over the counter pain medication or an ice pack can help decrease the pain temporarily. Parents should also check to see if any food is lodged between their child’s teeth. Sometimes a hard piece of food gets stuck between two teeth and causes the toothache.
Schedule Emergency Dental Appointments in Chicago
With Dental Town Chicago it is easy to schedule emergency dental appointments. Simply give us a call to set up an appointment with our office, or contact any of our other eleven offices to schedule an appointment.