Urgent care
Emergency Oral Surgery in Lombard, IL
If you’re dealing with severe tooth pain, swelling, infection, or a broken tooth, this page helps you decide what to do next—call our office vs. go to the emergency room.
If this is life‑threatening, go to the ER now
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you have:
- Trouble breathing or swallowing
- Rapidly spreading swelling of the face or neck
- Fever with severe swelling, dehydration, or confusion
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Major facial trauma (suspected fractures, deep lacerations, loss of consciousness)
If you’re unsure, err on the side of safety and seek emergency medical care first.
When to call Horizon OMS
We can often evaluate urgent oral surgery problems such as:
- Severe tooth pain with a suspected surgical source (see tooth extractions)
- Facial swelling related to a dental infection (often treated with urgent extraction and drainage)
- Broken teeth or roots that may require extraction
- Post‑extraction concerns (pain, swelling, bleeding) — review after‑surgery instructions
- Suspected impacted teeth flare‑ups (see wisdom teeth removal)
- Sometimes we start antibiotics and/or anti‑inflammatory treatment first so swelling and pain improve before a procedure.
- Some cases need additional imaging (3D CBCT or medical imaging) or medical clearance from your physician.
- Each case is evaluated individually, and we’ll recommend the safest plan for you.
Why we sometimes coordinate with your dentist (and when a referral helps)
Not all facial or tooth pain is surgical in origin. If the source of pain or infection isn’t clear, we may coordinate with your general dentist to confirm the tooth or restoration involved, request referral notes or prior imaging, or recommend targeted testing. This improves accuracy and helps avoid treating the wrong source.
For facial injuries, see facial trauma care.
What to bring (speeds everything up)
- Photo ID and insurance cards (dental and medical if applicable)
- A list of medications and medical conditions
- Any recent dental x‑rays or CBCT (if available)
- Your referring dentist’s contact information (if applicable)