Dental Emergencies

What are dental emergencies?
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Dental emergencies can be a lot of different things. In general, Dr. Shirali Shah and our team are referring to damage that requires prompt care. This damage may include:
- Severe toothache caused by decay, infection, and other sources
- Cracks or chips as a result of accidents, biting down on hard objects, and other trauma
- Broken fillings and other restorations, which can expose the sensitive, deeper layers of the tooth
- Oral trauma or injuries to the mouth that may not immediately hurt, but can cause serious damage without treatment
Same-day dental care you can count on in emergencies
How do you treat emergencies?
Every effort is made to accommodate dental emergencies on the same day. We provide you with immediate information to help relieve pain, swelling, and other symptoms. For instance, rinsing with salt water can be helpful for tooth pain due to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Once you are at our office, Dr. Shirali Shah evaluates the problem that led to your need for emergency care. From there, she can recommend the most appropriate treatment. We also immediately provide pain relief in the short term as well as a long-term solution that is in the best interests of your smile and overall health and well-being. Depending on your needs, treatment may include:
- Crowns and other restorations
- Replacement or repair of restorations
- Root canal therapy
- Extraction or removal of the tooth

Why should I choose OraSmiles?
You can also trust Dr. Shirali Shah and our team’s considerable experience and friendly, gentle, and non-judgmental care. We provide this blend of expertise and service within a comfortable and relaxing setting. Dr. Shirali Shah has also invested in advanced technologies to quickly and accurately detect the source of your pain and troubles, which gets you back to feeling more like yourself again faster. After all, knowledge is power. With a clear and accurate understanding of your troubles, we can effectively target and resolve them.
Do not suffer needlessly! If you are worried about changes to your mouth, schedule an appointment today. Oral problems do not go away without treatment; they only get worse. Call us at (815) 286-3303 to speak with our team in Hinckley , IL.