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In pain? The first thing we ask is how soon you can be here. Same-day treatment for urgent cases, open weekday evenings and Saturdays.
Dental Group of Chicago, 1556 S Michigan Ave · Updated November 2026
Same-day treatment
We get you out of pain fast
Open until 8 PM
Monday to Friday, plus Saturdays
In-network with most PPOs
Delta Dental, MetLife, Cigna and more
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From 800+ patient reviews
Dental emergencies arise unexpectedly and call for immediate, effective care. As an emergency dentist in Chicago, Dental Group of Chicago handles urgent needs such as a knocked-out tooth, an abscess or infection, or a severe toothache.
Our emergency care includes diagnosis with digital imaging, quick pain relief, and treatments like emergency root canals and crown replacements, with same-day appointments for urgent cases. Because we handle most procedures in-house, the visit that gets you out of pain can often be the one that fixes the problem.
Use this as a quick guide. If you are not sure, call us and we will help you decide.
These can get worse fast, and quick care often saves the tooth.
These can affect more than your teeth and need a hospital right away.
Still worth seeing us soon, but not a same-day emergency.
A toothache that is extremely painful and not relieved by over-the-counter pain medication points to a serious problem. Read our severe toothache guide.
Fast treatment can save the tooth. Keep it moist and handle it by the crown, not the root. Here are the steps for a knocked-out tooth.
A large crack or missing piece needs care right away, since sharp fragments can cut your mouth and tongue. Learn about cracked tooth care.
Swelling, pain or a foul taste need urgent treatment before the infection spreads. See when an abscess needs the ER.
Some bleeding with flossing is common, but heavy or lasting bleeding can be a sign of gum disease or another serious condition.
We can protect the tooth the same day and plan a replacement dental crown if the old one cannot be reused.
Knowing what to expect can ease your mind. Here is what happens when you come in.
As soon as you arrive, we get you in front of a dental professional without unnecessary delays.
We check your mouth, gums and teeth and may take digital X-rays to find the cause.
Managing your pain comes first, with local anesthesia or prescribed pain relievers as needed.
From setting a knocked-out tooth back in place to treating an abscess or temporarily repairing a cracked tooth.
You leave with aftercare instructions, and we schedule any follow-up treatment you need.
Removes infected or inflamed nerve tissue to stop the pain and save the tooth.
About root canals
When a tooth cannot be saved, removing it ends the pain and protects the teeth around it.
About extractions
A new crown restores a tooth that has broken or lost its old crown.
About dental crowns
A quick fix that protects a cracked tooth until the permanent restoration is ready.
About tooth bonding
Dr. Patel began her career as a practicing dentist in India before moving to the United States, where she completed her dental education at Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, D.C.
Her approach is built on listening first: understanding your concerns and circumstances, then tailoring treatment to fit. She is fluent in English, Hindi, Gujarati and Urdu, so language is never a barrier when you are in pain and need answers fast.
DDSHoward University College of Dentistry
4 languagesEnglish, Hindi, Gujarati and Urdu
InternationalPracticed in India before the U.S.
4.7 ★★★★★ on Google, from 800+ patient reviews
Dental pain is stressful enough without worrying about the bill. Here are the ways you can pay.
We are in-network with most PPO plans and work directly with your provider to get the most from your benefits, including:
United Healthcare
Our in-house dental membership plan gives you affordable access to emergency care and ongoing dental services without an insurance company in the middle.
Cherry lets you split urgent treatment into monthly payments, so cost does not have to delay care.
We are at 1556 S Michigan Ave, Suite 200, open Monday to Friday 8 AM to 8 PM and Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM. Call (312) 588-0043.
1556 S Michigan Ave, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60605
Monday – Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8 AM – 8 PM
8 AM – 2 PM
Closed
Common dental emergencies include severe tooth pain that does not respond to over-the-counter medication, broken or chipped teeth with sharp fragments, knocked-out teeth, abscesses or infections, and heavy gum bleeding. These can worsen quickly without treatment, so call an emergency dentist right away instead of waiting, since prompt care can often save the tooth.
For most tooth problems, an emergency dentist is the better choice. An emergency room can manage pain and infection, but it usually cannot repair a broken tooth, perform a root canal or replace a crown. Go to the ER first if swelling makes it hard to breathe or swallow, if you have a serious face or jaw injury, or if bleeding will not stop.
Do not wait. If over-the-counter pain relievers are not helping, call us the same day. Intense tooth pain often means an infection or nerve damage, and waiting can lead to more pain and more complex, more expensive treatment.
A mild ache that comes and goes can usually wait for the next open appointment. A severe toothache, or one with swelling, fever or a bad taste, should not wait, because it can be a sign of infection that gets worse over time.
Rinse your mouth gently with warm water and save any pieces of the tooth. Apply a cold compress to reduce swelling, avoid chewing on that side and do not try to fix the tooth yourself. Then call us, since quick care can often save the tooth and prevent infection.
We are open Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to 2 PM, which covers many evenings and weekends. If your emergency happens when we are closed, follow the first-aid steps for your situation and call us as soon as we open. If swelling affects your breathing or swallowing, or bleeding will not stop, go to the nearest emergency room.
Yes. An abscess is a bacterial infection that can spread to nearby tissue and bone, and into the bloodstream if it is not treated. Warning signs include severe throbbing pain, facial swelling, fever and a foul taste. Treatment usually involves draining the infection, antibiotics and fixing the cause with a root canal or extraction.
Usually not. Most emergency rooms do not have a dentist on staff, so they typically treat the pain and infection and tell you to see a dentist. Coming to us directly means the problem can be diagnosed and treated in one visit.
Costs depend on the treatment you need. We are in-network with most PPO plans, including Delta Dental, MetLife, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Guardian and United Healthcare, and we work directly with your provider to get the most from your benefits. Without insurance, our in-house membership plan and Cherry financing can help make urgent care affordable.
Call and tell us what happened. We will ask how soon you can be here and find the quickest time to get you out of pain.
Dental Group of Chicago
1556 S Michigan Ave, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60605
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM
Saturday, 8 AM to 2 PM
Sunday, closed
