Same-day emergency dental care whenever possible for patients in Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn, Alsip, and Burbank who need help fast.
A cracked molar at dinner or a throbbing toothache that keeps you up at night can make it hard to think about anything else. Dental pain rarely shows up at a good time, and it often gets worse the longer it waits. When something goes wrong with your teeth or gums, you need a clear plan and a team that can see you quickly.
Dental Group of Evergreen Park, an office of Dental Group of Chicago, offers same-day visits for urgent problems whenever possible. Dr. Christopher Klee, who completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at A.T. Still University, and Dr. Manasa Kanneganti, who earned her DDS at the University of Detroit Mercy, see patients here. As a dentist in Evergreen Park at the Oak Lawn border, we are close to Alsip and Burbank.
A dental emergency is any problem that causes severe pain, bleeding that does not stop, or damage that could cost you a tooth if you wait. Throbbing pain, a loose tooth, swelling, or a sharp broken edge all deserve a call. A dull ache or a small, painless chip can usually wait for a regular visit with our general dentistry team in Evergreen Park.
If you are unsure, call our office, and we can help you decide how soon to come in. Some problems need a hospital instead of a dental office. Go to an emergency room if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling that spreads, or bleeding that does not stop. For most toothaches, broken teeth, lost crowns, and knocked-out teeth, a dentist is the right place to start.
Dr. Klee earned his dental degree from the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at A.T. Still University. He focuses on prevention, patient education, and calm, unhurried visits.
Dr. Kanneganti earned her biology degree and her dental degree from the University of Detroit Mercy. She brings a compassionate, patient-first approach to every visit and enjoys building lasting relationships with Evergreen Park families.
Once we see what happened, we match the problem to the repair that fits. Here are common emergencies and how we usually treat them.
If a tooth has to come out, you can plan a replacement such as dental implants in Evergreen Park once the area has healed. Your dentist explains each choice before treatment starts.
A few simple steps can protect your mouth until you get here. According to the American Dental Association’s MouthHealthy guide to dental emergencies, you should see your dentist or go to an emergency room as soon as possible. Call your dentist and give as much detail as you can. Most dentists keep time in their daily schedules for emergencies.
Keep the tooth moist at all times. If you can, place it back in the socket without touching the root. If not, hold it between your cheek and gum, put it in milk, or use a tooth preservation product with the ADA Seal of Acceptance. Then get to your dentist right away.
Rinse your mouth with warm water right away. Put cold compresses on your face to keep swelling down, and call us to be seen.
Rinse with warm water and gently floss out any food that may be trapped. Do not put aspirin on the aching tooth or gum tissues.
Clean the area gently with water and apply a cold compress. If the bleeding does not stop, go to an emergency room.
Try to remove it gently with floss. Never use a sharp or pointed instrument to dig it out.
Keep the crown, bring it with you, and call our office so we can plan your repair.
A quick call before you come in helps our team get ready for you.
Let us know when the pain started, whether you have swelling or a fever, and what broke or came loose. These details help us hold the right amount of time for your visit.
Call as early in the day as you can. An early call gives our team the most room to fit you in during office hours.
Bring the tooth, the crown, or any broken pieces you can find. If your denture broke, bring every piece of it.
Your dentist examines the problem and takes digital X-rays, which use less radiation than film. An intraoral camera shows you the damage on a screen. In many cases we can treat the problem the same day, and if a tooth is removed, our instructions for care after an extraction explain what to do at home.
A sudden dental problem is stressful enough without worrying about the bill. Before treatment, our team reviews your dental benefits with you and explains your costs up front.
Once your emergency is under control, new patients without insurance can book our $99 new-patient visit, which includes an initial cleaning, a comprehensive exam, and a full set of digital X-rays. Financing options and payment plans are available for larger treatment, and our dental insurance and financing options explain the details.
We perform most treatment right here in our office, so you are less likely to be sent elsewhere for care. If fear has kept you from calling, our sedation dentistry in Evergreen Park offers nitrous oxide to help you relax.
Evening hours Monday through Thursday and second-Saturday appointments make it easier to fit in a visit, and our team works to keep appointments on time so you spend less time waiting. Same-day help for toothaches comes up often in our 4.9-star average from more than 230 Google reviews.
Yes, we offer same-day emergency appointments whenever possible. Call our office as early as you can so our team can save a spot and prepare for your visit.
Keep the tooth moist and avoid touching the root. Try placing it back in the socket, or hold it between your cheek and gum, put it in milk, or use a tooth preservation product with the ADA Seal of Acceptance, then get to a dentist right away.
Go to the emergency room if you have trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling that spreads, or bleeding that does not stop. For most toothaches, broken teeth, and lost fillings, a dentist is the right place to start.
Rinse with warm water and gently floss to remove any trapped food. Do not put aspirin on the aching tooth or gums, and call our office to schedule a visit.
A small chip without pain can usually wait for a regular appointment. A large break, sharp pain, or a crack that hurts when you bite should be seen as soon as possible.
Yes. Our office sits right at the Oak Lawn border, and many of our emergency patients come from Alsip, Burbank, Oak Lawn, and nearby Chicago neighborhoods.
We are at 9825 S. Pulaski Rd, Suite 1, Evergreen Park, IL 60805. The office is on South Pulaski Road between 98th and 99th Streets, right at the Oak Lawn border.
A lost filling is usually less urgent than a knocked-out tooth or swelling, but the exposed tooth can feel sensitive to air, cold drinks, or sweets. Call our office so we can replace the filling soon.
Select any Book Appointment button on this page to choose a time, or call our office, and our team will confirm your visit. For urgent pain, calling first is the fastest way to request a same-day spot.
Dr. Klee earned his DDS at the University at Buffalo and has a strong interest in oral surgery, and Dr. Kanneganti brings a compassionate, patient-first approach to every visit. You can read more about our Evergreen Park doctors and how they care for patients.
If you are in pain right now, do not wait it out. Patients from Evergreen Park, Oak Lawn, Alsip, Burbank, and nearby Chicago neighborhoods can reach us quickly on South Pulaski Road. Call first or contact our Evergreen Park office to request a same-day emergency appointment.
9825 S. Pulaski Rd, Suite 1
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
Monday – Thursday
2nd Saturday
Friday & Sunday
8 AM – 8 PM
8 AM – 2 PM
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