If you are experiencing a true dental emergency, call Nord Dental for assistance. We can provide treatment or referrals to specialists for tooth ache, swelling, broken teeth, ulcers and other painful conditions. We accommodate our existing patients’ dental emergencies, even when our office is closed. If you’re uncomfortable due to a dental issue, give us a call at 309-663-9421 as soon as possible. Please note: If you have had a dental procedure done at another office recently and your emergency is related to that procedure, please first seek assistance from that office.
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO REACH US IN A TIMELY MANNER, OR REACH ANOTHER DENTAL OFFICE, PLEASE PROCEED TO THE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM. DR. NORD IS TYPICALLY QUICK TO RESPOND TO HER ESTABLISHED PATIENTS, BUT IF YOU TRY CONTACTING HER TOO LATE AT NIGHT, YOU PROBABLY WON’T GET AN IMMEDIATE REPONSE.
A dental emergency calls for immediate treatment to save an at-risk tooth or to provide relief from pain due to a dental issue. Certain problems that need emergency dental care may begin as minor issues such as a cavity, but they develop into something severe if untreated. The sooner you contact us, the better!
Deciding if treating a toothache can wait for your next regular appointment or if it requires emergency care can be challenging – some of the signs of a dental emergency are:
Severe Toothache
This is often a sure sign of an impending emergency situation. Please don’t wait to call us if you’re experiencing a toothache, especially if it starts on a day that our office is actually open. An infection may be causing the pain or there may be other issues that we can help you figure out. We can promptly diagnose the cause of the pain and implement the appropriate treatment.
Aching or Bleeding Gums
This may indicate periodontitis, which is an advanced stage of gum disease. It can cause sensitive gums prone to bleeding when flossing or brushing. Gum disease can put bone and gum tissue vulnerable to damage, which can make the teeth loose and even cause them to fall out. This is especially true if it has been longer than 6 months since you have seen a dentist.
Trauma
If you get hit in the mouth or suffer from a fall and your teeth are injured, you may have a dental emergency. A loose tooth may need to be stabilized immediately. If your tooth falls out completely, it may be able to be reinserted if done promptly enough. Please call us immediately if you have a traumatic dental injury.
Severely Chipped Front Teeth Without Pain
Having a chipped front tooth that doesn’t hurt may be unsightly and may feel like an emergency to you, especially if you have something coming up where people are going to see your teeth. We will do our best to get you in to take care of your front tooth as soon as possible.
For assistance with these and other dental emergencies call Nord Dental at 309-663-9421.
AGAIN, IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO REACH US IN A TIMELY MANNER, OR REACH ANOTHER DENTAL OFFICE, PLEASE PROCEED TO THE HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM. DR. NORD IS TYPICALLY QUICK TO RESPOND TO HER ESTABLISHED PATIENTS, BUT IF YOU TRY CONTACTING HER TOO LATE AT NIGHT, YOU PROBABLY WON’T GET AN IMMEDIATE REPONSE.
"*" indicates required fields
A native of the Bloomington-Normal community, Dr. Nord graduated as the valedictorian in her class at University High School and attained Magna Cum Laude honors from Illinois Wesleyan University.
At Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, she graduated Cum Laude, won the Dean’s Scholarship Award and awards in both Implant and Restorative dentistry.
She belongs to several professional organizations including the Chicago Dental Society, McLean County Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, Illinois State Dental Society, and American Dental Association.
In September 2017, Dr. Nord took over the practice of Dr. Daniel Milligan and has been serving his patients, and new patients, ever since.
