Emergency Pediatric Dentist — SOUTH LOOP • CHICAGO, IL

Why Choose Chicago Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics for Emergency Pediatric Dental Care?

• 3 Board-certified pediatric dentists on staff
• Kind, friendly, & highly-skilled team
• Same-day emergency appointments available

What to Do in a Dental Emergency

No matter what type of dental emergency your child is facing, you need to stay calm and act quickly. Remember, if you panic, so will your child! Do your best to stay calm as you follow these steps:

• Step 1: Call us as soon as you can! The sooner you call us, the sooner we can schedule you for a same-day emergency appointment. One of our experienced team members will walk you through basic first aid for managing your child’s dental emergency until you can reach us.
• Step 2: When you arrive, your South Loop emergency pediatric dentist will see your child right away. We’ll evaluate their condition while providing any necessary pain relief. Then, we will review our findings with you and create a treatment plan that works best for your family.
• Step 3:Get your child the care they need! Once you’ve agreed to a treatment plan, we will get to work right away. Whether your child needs a filling, a tooth extraction, or something else entirely, their comfort and well-being will always be our top priorities.

The Most Common Pediatric Dental Emergencies

Children can encounter a wide variety of dental emergencies. We trust your instincts as a parent, so if you’re concerned about your little one’s smile, don’t hesitate to give us a call! Whether your child is dealing with a toothache or a knocked-out tooth, the best thing to do is seek out professional care as soon as possible. This will enable our team to reduce any damage to your child’s smile and relieve their pain as quickly as we can. Here are some of the most common children’s dental emergencies we treat and important information about how to handle them.

Orthodontic Emergencies

For Children, Teens, & Adults

Poking wire? Loose bracket? Broken aligner? Sore teeth and gums? If you’re having any issues with orthodontic treatment, don’t hesitate to give our team of Orthodontists a call. Our team will give you helpful first-aid tips over the phone, and if necessary, we can schedule an appointment to see you right away and fix your problem. Please note that a little oral tenderness is normal after getting braces put on/adjusted, but if this discomfort lasts for a week or more, be sure to contact us!

Learn More About Orthodontic Emergencies

Understanding the Cost of Pediatric Dental Emergencies 

Because there are so many types of dental emergencies, there isn’t a fixed cost for urgent dental care. Our treatment recommendations will be based solely on your child’s particular situation. Some children just need a small filling, while others might require a few teeth to be removed. Our primary goals will be to get your child out of pain and then repair any damage to their smile. For concerns about large out-of-pocket costs, flexible financing is always available.

How to Prevent Pediatric Dental Emergencies

• No matter their age or level of play, make sure your child wears a protective mouthguard every time they participate in sports (whether the game involves contact or not!).
• Don’t let your child chew on things like ice, popcorn kernels, rock candy, pens, pencils, etc…
• Don’t allow your child to use their teeth to open stubborn packaging or remove tags from clothing.
• Make sure they brush and floss every day to keep their teeth strong and free of decay.
• Have them attend checkups and cleanings every six months so we can catch a small problem before it becomes an emergency later!

Children’s Dental Emergency FAQs

As a parent, you place your child’s safety and wellness above everything else, but it can be difficult to know what’s best in the moment. If you have questions, you’re not the only one, which is why we’re answering some of the most commonly asked questions here. We hope our responses help you know how to proceed and make the right decision for your child. If you still aren’t sure, feel free to give our office a call or request an appointment. We’ll be happy to help you and your little one however we can!