Emergency Dentistry
Bleeding or Dental Injury
Dental injuries can happen suddenly. We provide prompt, expert care in Elgin, IL, to stop bleeding, treat the injury, relieve pain, and protect your long-term oral health.
Same-day emergency visits
We’ll see you quickly when you need urgent care.
Prompt treatment for injuries
Get the care you need to stop bleeding and prevent complications.
Compassionate, experienced team
We’re here to help you feel better, faster.
About Dental Injuries
What is a dental injury?
A dental injury can involve the teeth, gums, lips, tongue, or jaw. These injuries may be caused by falls, sports activities, motor vehicle accidents, or being hit in the mouth. Prompt treatment is important to stop bleeding, relieve pain, prevent infection, and preserve your natural teeth whenever possible.
Common causes include:
- Falls or accidents
- Sports-related injuries
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Being hit in the mouth
- Biting down on something hard
- Contact sports
- Damage from a knocked-out, chipped, or broken tooth
- Injuries to the lips, tongue, gums, or jaw
Our Approach
Expert care when you need it most.
Our team will evaluate your injury, stop any bleeding, treat the damage, and create a plan to restore your oral health and prevent future problems.
Comprehensive Exam
We’ll assess the extent of the injury, take X-rays if needed, and check for any additional damage.
Targeted Treatment
We’ll stop bleeding, treat the injury, and recommend the best solution to protect your teeth and gums.
Follow-Up Care
We’ll monitor healing and recommend additional treatment if needed to restore function and appearance.
Treatment Options
Solutions for dental injuries.
Treatment depends on the type and severity of the injury. Our team may recommend one or more of the following:
- Stopping bleeding and cleaning the area
- Repairing chipped or broken teeth (bonding, crowns, or veneers)
- Stabilizing or splinting a loose tooth
- Reimplantation for a knocked-out tooth (when possible)
- Treatment for soft tissue injuries (lips, tongue, or gums)
- Root canal treatment if the nerve is affected
- Tooth extraction if the tooth cannot be saved
- Follow-up care to ensure proper healing
When to Seek Emergency Care
Take action right away.
Dental injuries can worsen without prompt treatment. Contact us immediately if you have bleeding, a knocked-out tooth, a loose or broken tooth, or an injury to your mouth, jaw, or face.
Signs you may need urgent care:
- Bleeding that does not stop after 10–15 minutes of gentle pressure
- A knocked-out, loose, chipped, or broken tooth
- Pain, swelling, or bruising in your mouth, jaw, or face
- Cuts to your lips, tongue, or gums
- Difficulty opening or closing your mouth
- Signs of a possible jaw fracture (severe pain, swelling, or difficulty chewing)
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do if my mouth is bleeding?
Rinse gently with water and press a clean, damp gauze or cloth on the area for 10–15 minutes. If bleeding continues, call us at (847) 289-9900. For heavy bleeding that won’t stop, a possible broken jaw or a head injury, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Can a knocked-out tooth be saved?
Often, if you act quickly. See our knocked-out tooth guide and call us right away.
How soon should I be seen for a dental injury?
As soon as possible — the same day for bleeding, loose, broken or knocked-out teeth.
Will my insurance cover treatment for a dental injury?
Coverage depends on your dental and medical plans. Our team can help you understand your benefits.