Some emergency dentists will extract your tooth on the same day—others may not—but your emergency dentist in West Allis will perform this treatment in our dental office.
We even offer late-evening hours, seven days a week, to ensure you don’t have to spend the night in agony. Additionally, we have an after-hours phone number: (414) 667-0911. If you call this number, you’ll receive instructions on how to contact us for assistance so we can assess your situation!
We accept walk-ins, or you can call us anytime!
Dental emergencies, especially toothaches, can be excruciating and frightening. We understand and are always happy to help ease your pain and anxiety through treatment or extraction.
This blog explores:
- Same-Day Extractions: When Are They Necessary?
- Alternatives to Extraction
- The Same-Day Extraction Process
- Tooth Extraction Aftercare Advice
- Options for Replacing the Extracted Tooth
- Preventing Future Tooth Loss or Necessary Extractions
- Contacting Your Emergency Dentist
Same-Day Extractions: When Are They Necessary?
Dentists recommend same-day extractions for various reasons, and patients sometimes choose this option over other recommendations.
Infected or Problematic Wisdom Teeth
Wisdom teeth come years after your second molars and are unnecessary for aesthetics or function. Sometimes, these teeth—located at the back of the mouth—erupt without incident. Other times, they push on other teeth or partially erupt and become infected.
Your emergency dentist may extract an infected wisdom tooth on the same day if it is a straightforward extraction. Some wisdom tooth extractions, however, are surgical and require some preparation.
In either case, contact our dental office for immediate treatment. We can relieve your pain or extract the problematic tooth.
Deep Decay and Infection
If a tooth is deeply decayed and crumbling or you have an infection, extraction may be the solution, especially if the tooth cannot be saved through restorative dentistry.
The dentist will discuss all options with you and help you choose the best course of care.
If we extract a tooth, we strongly encourage tooth replacement to prevent future oral health complications, functionality issues, and aesthetic problems.
Tooth Injury
Extraction may be the only solution if you injure or break your tooth below the gumline. However, we strongly encourage tooth replacement to preserve your smile and oral health.
Alternatives to Tooth Extraction
Extractions (other than the wisdom teeth) are often a last resort. We try to encourage our patients to choose treatment over extraction whenever possible.
Our alternatives to emergency tooth extraction in West Allis, WI, include:
- Root Canal Therapy
- Tooth-Colored Fillings
- Restorative Dentistry
Root canal therapy removes the painful infection from your tooth. Then, your dentist cleans and seals the canal with a temporary filling. We crown the tooth at a future dental appointment to restore strength and function. Root canal treatment is not painful. Instead, it rids your tooth of pain and saves it from loss.
Tooth-Colored fillings can restore a decayed tooth following gentle treatment in our dental office. However, if the cavity is extensive, the dentist may recommend a custom dental crown instead of a filling or an extraction.
The Same-Day Extraction Process
Step #1: Contact Our Dental Office or Come In
Yes, we are happy to accept walk-ins for same-day emergencies. When you visit our dental office, we'll assess your tooth or other emergency to strategize the best treatment course. The dentist will review all options to help you make an informed decision about your care.
Step #2: Your Gentle Extraction Treatment
If you opt for or need a tooth extraction, we’ll numb the treatment area thoroughly so you’ll not feel pain. Then, the dentist gently pulls the tooth from the gum. You will notice someone working in your mouth—pressure and similar—but you’ll not be in pain.
Step #3: After Tooth Extraction
After tooth extraction, the dentist provides all aftercare instructions. We can schedule a new appointment for tooth replacement to assess your goals and discuss your options. Be sure to follow all aftercare instructions for a fast and easy recovery.
Tooth Extraction Aftercare Advice
Your dentist provides custom extraction aftercare instructions based on your case. However, here are a few tips that will help you along:
- Don’t drink through a straw or smoke for the first one or two days.
- Don’t spit after rinsing. Instead, allow the water to drain from your mouth into the basin.
- Eat a soft diet for a few days, including mashed potatoes, custard, pureed veggies, yogurt, etc.
- Use ice packs periodically if needed for pain or swelling.
- Take an over-the-counter pain reliever as needed and if medically able.
- Use sterile gauze to staunch any minor bleeding.
- Call our dental office if you have questions or concerns.
Options for Replacing the Extracted Tooth
We offer dental bridges and dental implants in West Allis, WI, as your tooth replacement options.
Dental implants are most like natural teeth. They help protect your jawbone from loss and are the longest-lasting (sometimes for life) tooth replacement option.
The dental bridge is a prosthetic of restoration teeth connected to healthy teeth via dental crowns. Like the dental implant, your bridge is a fixed solution, but it does not guard against jawbone loss and needs to be replaced more often than the implant.
Your Milwaukee dentist will discuss your smile goals and budget to help you determine the best tooth replacement option for your needs and lifestyle.
Preventing Future Tooth Loss or Necessary Extractions
Always wear a mouthguard to protect your teeth from injury during rough play or sports. If you grind your teeth while sleeping, wear a nightguard.
Visit the dentist regularly for checkups and cleanings to prevent tooth loss or extraction from infection or deep decay. Brush and floss your teeth at least twice daily.
Contacting Your Emergency Dentist in Milwaukee
We’re pleased to offer same-day dentistry in West Allis, WI. We also accept most insurance plans and work with third-party financing through CareCredit, SunBit, and LendingClub. Ask a team member for details.
To learn more about our emergency dentistry or to schedule a visit, you can walk in or call (414) 667-0911 to get started.