If you have a dental emergency, we encourage you to contact our dental office as soon as possible. In the meantime, you can use ice and ibuprofen to mitigate pain and swelling. If you knock out a tooth, store it in water until your emergency visit.
What Is Considered a Dental Emergency?
We define a dental emergency in Champaign, IL, as issues that put your oral health at risk or cause pain. This is a broad definition, so if ever you're unsure whether your situation is an emergency, call us.
Our dental team can quickly address your concerns and assess your symptoms to make the best determination.
Common Dental Emergencies
Your emergency dentists in Champaign, IL, make time in their schedules to treat dental emergencies. Some of the most common include the following:
- Toothaches and jaw or face swelling
- Broken/lost tooth or restoration
- Oral injury or mouth trauma
Tooth root infections are probably the most common cause of toothaches and swelling. Other symptoms can include a bump or blister on the gum near the painful tooth. Root infections require immediate care to prevent infection spread and rid you of your toothache and swelling.
A root canal treatment means numbing the area and extracting the infection from your tooth's canal. Then we temporarily seal it and later cap the tooth with a dental crown to restore strength and function.
Lower Your Risks for Dental Emergencies
Our dentists in Champaign, IL, urge patients with healthy smiles to visit Anderson Dental every six months to maintain that health. Your checkup and teeth cleaning during these visits allow for early detection of decay and infection and lower your risks of developing complications.
You should brush and floss your teeth after eating or twice daily. Excellent oral hygiene helps lower your risks.
Contact Us for Emergency Dental Care in Champaign, IL
If you're dealing with a dental emergency or just have questions for our knowledgeable team, call Anderson Dental today at (217) 356-7334.