Dental emergencies need different responses depending on the injury or symptoms. Difficulty breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or serious facial trauma requires immediate emergency medical attention. Call 911 when life is threatened.
Same-day care, 5.0-star reviews, most PPO plans accepted.
Same-day care
Seen the same day
Dental emergencies are seen the same day you call, during office hours.
Google rating
5.0 stars
95 verified Google reviews from Chicago patients.
Insurance
Most PPO plans accepted
We file your insurance claim for you and offer payment and financing options.
Office hours
Mon–Thu 8–5, Fri 8–2
Call during office hours and we will fit you in the same day.
Comfort
Sedation options
Gentle, modern dentistry with sedation for anxious patients.
Location
The Chicago Loop
30 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1503, steps from Millennium Station.
Patient perspectives
In their own words.
Experiences shared by patients of Premier Dentistry at Millennium Park.
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Robert Acevedo
A Truly Positive Experience!
I can't thank this dental office enough! From my very first visit with the hygienist to my most recent appointment, every interaction has been absolutely delightful. I've already raved about my experience to several people.
I was particularly impressed with how smoothly everything went. I genuinely felt **no pain**, even after the Novocain wore off, which was a huge relief. My only "challenge" now is remembering to chew on my right side because my treated left side feels so incredibly normal!
The entire team made what could have been a daunting change a truly positive experience. Highly recommend!
Dr. Brand, thank you! She is a very confident, positive and vibrant person.
Dr. Brand understands the practicality, importance and artistic value of one’s teeth. The dental areas/spaces have advanced technological equipment and the best part is WTTW’s Food Channel. The attentive and professional tone of the dental assistants and office staff is noted as they work alongside Dr. Brand.
Personally, for over 50 years I’ve walked into these offices and received excellent dental care and advice. Again, thanks!
Christina
Ended up breaking my tooth in a skateboard accident. Dr. Brand saw me that day. She capped the tooth and it looks like nothing happened. I tell people I broke a tooth and show the repair and they are always amazed by how normal it looks (down to the slight yellowing to match my natural teeth). Would highly recommend for cosmetic dental procedures.
Dr Brand is amazing. We travel from the far suburbs to see her. She is kind, patient and down to earth. Listens to our concerns and is an excellent dentist. She is a perfectionist in her work, which is exactly what we want with our oral care.
When a tooth goes AWOL, sideways, you name it, you would think a trip to the dentist would be the last form of pleasure on Earth. Au contraire, mon ami. Premier Dentistry is my favorite destination for tooth repairs and maintenance. Dr. Brand is superb. Everyone at Premier is tops.
Dr. Brand's expertise, thoroughness in her care and explanations, responsiveness, and kind manner make the experience highly valued. I feel fortunate to be in her care.
The staff at Premier Dentistry is always helpful! Received a reminder call to pre-med for my appointment, had a good cleaning with Natalie and an exam with Dr. Brand. Visits are always a very pleasant experience.
It is always a very pleasant experience to go to Premier Dentistry. Everyone on staff is professional, polite, friendly, and very skilled. Dr. Brand is an excellent dentist who makes any dental work easy and understandable. I highly recommend Premier Dentistry.
Dr. Brand and the whole team at Premier Dentistry are just exceptional. I never write reviews, but this team truly goes above and beyond to make sure that you are comfortable and taken care of. Dr. Brand is an incredible dentist- knowledgeable, efficient, and empathetic about any anxiety you might be having. Can’t really recommend this team enough!
Highly recommend. been going to Dr. Brand and Premier Dentistry for years, and they are the best dental practice I've ever been to. Dr. Brand is very knowledgeable, kind, and helpful, as are all of the hygienists, receptionists, and other people there. They make communications and appointments easy, are flexible, and always discuss costs thoroughly with me beforehand.
Dr. Brand has solved some dental issues that other practices either caused or had no solution for. I wish I could bring them with me when I move out of Chicago soon!
Several dental problems can cause similar symptoms. Pain alone cannot tell you whether a tooth is cracked, decayed or affected by another condition. Describe what has changed and seek dental assessment rather than trying to diagnose the cause yourself.
Persistent or worsening toothache
Contact a dentist promptly for pain that persists, interrupts sleep or hurts when you bite. Gently rinse your mouth with warm water and clean around the tooth without forcing floss into a painful area. Avoid chewing on that side. Pain that fades does not necessarily mean the cause has resolved.
Rinse gently and save any tooth fragments in a clean container with milk or saliva. Use a cold compress outside the cheek if there is swelling. Avoid biting on the damaged tooth and do not test it by repeatedly pressing or wiggling it. Contact a dentist promptly, particularly if the injury causes pain or exposes the inside of the tooth.
Contact a dentist urgently for new gum or facial swelling, pus, a persistent bad taste or a painful swollen area. Do not squeeze or puncture it. Spreading swelling, fever or increasing illness raises the urgency; difficulty breathing or swallowing requires immediate emergency medical care.
Lost filling or crown
Keep the crown or restoration if you can find it and bring it with you. Avoid chewing on the exposed tooth. Do not use household glue or force a crown back into position. Ask a dentist how soon the tooth needs assessment, especially if it is painful, sharp or difficult to bite on.
Bleeding after an injury
Apply steady pressure with clean gauze to an accessible bleeding area. Avoid repeatedly lifting the gauze to check it. Seek urgent care if bleeding continues despite pressure, and get immediate emergency medical attention for heavy or uncontrolled bleeding. Tell the clinician if you take a blood thinner; do not stop prescribed medication on your own.
Before your visit
Useful information for your next step.
Start with symptoms that need emergency medical care
Call 911 if breathing is difficult, you cannot swallow normally, bleeding is severe and uncontrolled, or a facial injury threatens life. A dental appointment should not delay emergency medical care.
Go to an emergency department for rapidly spreading swelling of the face or neck, swelling affecting the eye or vision, or a serious jaw or facial injury. Fever with facial swelling needs urgent assessment, especially if you feel increasingly unwell.
After a blow to the head or face, loss of consciousness, confusion or repeated vomiting also requires emergency medical assessment. Address those symptoms before focusing on tooth damage.
A knocked-out permanent tooth needs immediate action
Seek immediate dental care. Pick up the tooth by the crown, the part normally visible above the gum, and avoid touching the root. If dirty, rinse it briefly and gently with milk or saline. Do not scrub it, scrape it or let it dry.
If you are certain it is a permanent tooth and the person is awake and cooperative, gently place it back into the socket if it slips in easily. Do not force it. Have the person bite gently on clean gauze to hold it in place while seeking care.
If reinsertion is not possible, place the tooth in milk or an approved tooth-preservation solution and take it with you immediately. Avoid wrapping it in tissue or storing it dry. Do not keep a loose tooth in the mouth of someone who could swallow or inhale it.
Never reinsert a baby tooth because doing so can damage the developing permanent tooth. If you are unsure which type of tooth was lost, keep it in milk and obtain immediate dental advice. Time matters, but no first-aid step guarantees that a tooth can be saved.
What to tell the office when you call
Start with the main symptom, where it is happening and when it began. Explain whether the pain is constant or triggered by biting, heat or cold. Mention swelling, fever, bleeding, a recent injury or any difficulty opening your mouth.
For a knocked-out tooth, say immediately that a tooth has been knocked out and give the time of injury. Explain whether it is back in the socket or how it is being stored.
Have your medication list, allergies and relevant medical conditions ready. Include any recent dental work and any pain medicine already taken, with the dose and time. Ask how quickly you need assessment and where to seek care if the office cannot see you within that time.
Contact Premier Dentistry at Millennium Park
Use the contact page to reach the office about an appointment request.
Choose soft foods and avoid chewing on the affected side. Avoid very hot, cold or sweet foods if they trigger pain. For swelling after an injury, apply a cold compress outside the cheek for short intervals with a cloth between the cold pack and your skin.
If you normally can take an over-the-counter pain reliever, follow its label and check with a pharmacist if you have medical conditions, take other medicines or are pregnant. Do not exceed the labeled dose or combine products containing the same active ingredient. Never place aspirin directly on a tooth or gum; it can burn the tissue.
Do not use leftover antibiotics, try to drain swelling or attempt an extraction at home. Temporary comfort measures do not repair a damaged tooth or remove the cause of an infection. Seek reassessment if symptoms worsen while you are waiting.
Your questions
Frequently asked questions
About dental emergency guide and visiting Premier Dentistry.
How do I decide between a dentist and an emergency department?
A dentist generally assesses tooth pain, broken teeth and lost restorations. An emergency department is appropriate for serious facial trauma, spreading facial or neck swelling, swelling affecting an eye, or significant illness with swelling. Difficulty breathing or swallowing and uncontrolled bleeding require immediate emergency medical attention. Call 911 when life is threatened.
Can I wait if the toothache stops?
A reduction in pain does not establish that the tooth has recovered. Contact a dentist if the pain was severe, keeps returning or occurred with swelling, a bad taste or pain on biting. Seek urgent reassessment if swelling spreads, fever develops or you begin feeling unwell.
What should I do if a permanent tooth is knocked out?
Handle it by the crown, avoid touching or scrubbing the root and seek immediate dental care. If it can be gently reinserted safely, do so without forcing it. Otherwise, keep it in milk or tooth-preservation solution and bring it immediately. Never reinsert a baby tooth.
Does a broken tooth need attention if it does not hurt?
Yes. A tooth may have damage without immediate pain, and an exposed or weakened area can worsen under pressure. Avoid chewing on it, save any fragments and contact a dentist for advice about timing. New pain, swelling or bleeding makes assessment more urgent.
Will antibiotics fix a dental infection?
Antibiotics may be appropriate in some situations, but a clinician must decide whether they are needed. They do not repair a tooth or necessarily remove the source of an infection. Do not take another person’s prescription or leftover antibiotics. Seek dental assessment, and use emergency medical care for spreading swelling or breathing or swallowing problems.
What if symptoms get worse while I am waiting for a response?
Contact another dental provider or an urgent medical service if you cannot obtain timely advice and symptoms are worsening. Do not wait for a callback when you have difficulty breathing or swallowing, heavy uncontrolled bleeding or rapidly spreading swelling. Seek emergency medical care immediately.
Dr. Nechama Brand | Premier Dentistry
Meet your dentist
Dr. Nechama Brand
The dentist behind Premier Dentistry at Millennium Park.
Dr. Nechama Brand, DMD, provides general, cosmetic, restorative and implant dentistry in the Chicago Loop, with same-day emergency visits, same-day crowns and sedation options for anxious patients. Patients rate the practice 5.0 stars across 95 Google reviews.
