Emergency dentistry
In pain today? We hold time every day to get you comfortable fast.
If you have severe tooth pain, a broken or knocked-out tooth, or swelling, call the nearest Maintain Your Smile office right away. We reserve time for emergencies every day at our Rockford, Rochelle, and Roscoe offices and can often see urgent cases the same day to relieve pain and protect your smile.
Overview
A dental emergency is stressful, and it always seems to happen at the worst time. Our promise is simple: call us, and we will do everything we can to see you quickly, get you out of pain, and protect the tooth.
Because we hold emergency time at all three offices every day, you are not waiting days for relief or heading to an ER that cannot treat teeth. Call the office nearest you first.
“Call first, and act fast. With many dental emergencies, the first hour is the one that saves the tooth.”
Where to find this care
Available at all three offices: Rockford, Rochelle, and Roscoe.
Serving nearby communities including
What we offer
Severe toothache, a lost filling, or swelling? Call now and we will work to see you today.
Persistent or severe tooth pain usually signals a problem that will not resolve on its own. Call your nearest office right away so we can diagnose the cause and relieve your pain quickly.
Do not wait out dental pain.
Save the pieces or the tooth, keep it moist, and call immediately, timing matters most here.
For a knocked-out tooth, handle it by the crown, gently rinse it, and keep it in milk or between the cheek and gums, then call us right away. For a broken tooth, save any pieces and call so we can protect it from further damage.
A knocked-out tooth can sometimes be saved.
Rockford, Rochelle, and Roscoe each reserve time for emergencies every day we are open.
Help is close to home.
At a glance
| Situation | Do this now | Then |
|---|---|---|
| Knocked-out tooth | Handle by the crown, keep it moist in milk | Call your nearest office immediately |
| Broken or chipped tooth | Save any pieces, rinse with warm water | Call so we can protect the tooth |
| Severe toothache | Rinse, floss gently to remove any food | Call for a same-day evaluation |
| Lost filling or crown | Keep the area clean, avoid chewing on it | Call to have it repaired promptly |
Good to know: before you come in
Call the office nearest you first so our team can advise you and prepare for your arrival. For a knocked-out tooth, acting within the first hour gives the best chance of saving it. If you have facial trauma, difficulty breathing, or uncontrolled bleeding, call 911.
Pick the tooth up by the crown, not the root, gently rinse it, and keep it moist in milk or between your cheek and gums. Then call your nearest office immediately. Acting within the first hour gives the best chance of saving it.
Often, yes. We reserve time for emergencies every day at our Rockford, Rochelle, and Roscoe offices and will do everything we can to see urgent cases the same day. Call the office nearest you as soon as possible.
Severe or persistent tooth pain usually means a problem that needs prompt care, such as infection. Do not wait it out. Call us so we can find the cause and relieve your pain.
Most emergency rooms cannot treat the tooth itself, so calling a dentist first is usually faster and more effective. Do call 911 for facial trauma, difficulty breathing, or uncontrolled bleeding.
Ready when you are
Available at all three offices: Rockford, Rochelle, and Roscoe. Request an appointment online or call the office nearest you, we welcome new patients and reserve time for emergencies every day.
