Oak Creek emergency dental care

Emergency Dental Care

EmERGENCY Appointments in Oak Creek

Dr. Saleki has been treating dental emergencies for years, and he knows just what to do in a tough situation. We offer same-day appointments for current patients experiencing extreme pain or dental injuries, and we always prioritize emergency cases. If you're a new patient at the practice, we'll do our best to get you in as soon as we can. Call us immediately at (414) 762-9010 if you are having a dental emergency in Oak Creek.

what is a dental emergency?

Though people typically know when to head to the hospital for urgent healthcare needs, dental emergencies are often not as obvious and many people wonder if they are, in fact, experiencing an emergency. A dental emergency qualifies as any painful situation with your teeth or mouth that you cannot treat on your own. These situations include, but are not limited to:
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- A tooth that has been knocked out, damaged or become loose in an injury
- Past dental work (fillings or crowns) that have fallen out or become loose
- Excessive bleeding or extreme pain
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If you’re still not sure whether you are experiencing an emergency in Oak Creek, don’t hesitate to call us at (414) 762-9010 to discuss your symptoms with one of our experts.

what to do in a dental emergency

The most important thing to remember in a dental emergency is to stay calm. Avoiding panic will help you make the right decisions for your dental health quickly and safely. Schedule a same-day appointment or stop by the office as soon as possible, because the sooner you treat damaged teeth, the better the outcome will be for recovery.
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If your tooth has been knocked out, place it back in its socket or in a cup of cold milk until you can make it to the office. To mitigate pain, use a cold compress on the outside of your mouth or take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen. Do not use aspirin in a dental emergency, because this can prevent blood clots from forming and lead to excessive bleeding from the mouth.

What Qualifies as a Dental Emergency?

Wondering what counts as a dental emergency? There are many different oral issues that qualify as emergencies and require immediate, same-day treatment at Oak Creek Dental Care. 

• Loose or pulled-out dental work – This is one of the most common dental emergencies. If you have a loose or pulled-out crown or filling, your tooth may hurt and be vulnerable to decay and damage. It is important to have it restored right away.
  
• Toothaches (infected teeth) – A toothache can indicate an infected tooth, which will need to be treated with a root canal as soon as possible. Failure to get help for an infected tooth will result in the tooth dying, and eventually falling out.
• Bleeding gums/oral lacerations – If your gums bleed while brushing or flossing, you could have a serious case of gum disease, and require emergency treatment to prevent the condition from getting worse. If you’re bleeding because of oral lacerations (cuts) to your lips, tongue, gums and cheeks, you may also need emergency care.
• Damaged teeth (cracks, chips, etc.) – If your teeth are damaged by an oral injury, you need to have them repaired immediately to restore your smile, eliminate your pain and discomfort, and prevent complications like tooth infections.
• Loose or knocked-out teeth – A loose tooth can usually be saved by splinting it to the adjacent teeth until it heals. A knocked-out tooth must be re-implanted and splinted within 1-2 hours of being knocked out to save it. If you wait too long the tooth will die, and we won’t be able to replace it.