|
We can diagnose the problem, give you options for treatment and most importantly, relieve your pain. If your regular dentist is unavailable, we can help you today and then send your dentist a report of your visit, your treatment and any x-rays taken. Dr. Bloom’s varied background and training allow him to treat your urgent care dental needs with expertise and confidence, including:
Abscess Treatment
An abscess or swelling is caused by an infection in the tooth or gum. An abscess can have a serious affect on your general health as well as the health of the adjoining teeth or tissues and will not go away by itself. More...
Porcelain Repair / Temporary Crown Repair or Replacement
When porcelain on an existing crown chips, we can sometimes restore it using bonding techniques. In some cases, we may need to replace the crown. More…
Emergency Extractions
When there is no hope of saving a tooth or when you choose to not save a painful tooth, then extraction makes sense. Some teeth can be removed without consideration for future replacement, eg. wisdom teeth... but if future replacement is important, then Dr. Bloom will discuss your options with you. More…
Sports Injuries
Sports injuries to the teeth are all too common. In order to safeguard against potentially serious and painful injuries, certain precautions, such as custom mouthguards, should be taken. If the jaw or teeth sustain an injury, notify us immediately, or go to the hospital emergency room if necessary.
More…
Toothache Pain Relief
A common dental problem is a toothache. Cavities do not cause pain until they have progressed to the point of infecting the nerve. Toothaches require immediate attention for this reason, even if the aches come and go. More…
If you don’t have a regular dentist and require an additional visit to complete your treatment, we can do that too! Dr. Bloom maintains a full-service general and cosmetic dentistry practice for comprehensive dental care. Completion of root canals, fillings, crowns, porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, implants, and dentures are all services that Dr. Bloom can provide.
Don’t suffer, call now! In Chicago at 773-777-3309. We are available to help you with all your urgent and emergency dental needs.
|
Seek emergency dental care if you have dental pain accompanied by any of the following:
• Trouble breathing
• Persistent
bleeding in the
mouth
• Severe pain in the
mouth or jaws
• Facial swelling
and inflammation
What You Can Do
First, call us and we’ll discuss what we can do. In the meantime, here are a few steps you can take at home to try to relieve some of the pain:
• Take an over-the-
counter pain
reliever, such as
ibuprofen (Advil®,
Motrin®) or
acetaminophen
(Tylenol®).
However, be
aware that you
need to see your
dentist. If you
mask the pain with
a painkiller and
ignore it, the
infection can
spread and could
become life
threatening.
• Rinse your mouth
with warm water
every hour or as
needed to ease
the pain.
• If the pain is
caused by debris
lodged in a cavity,
washing the area
may relieve the
problem.
• Putting an ice pack
on your face over
the area that hurts
also may relieve
the pain. Apply the
ice for 10 to 20
minutes of every
hour, as
necessary.
|
