Emergency Tooth Extraction in Naperville, IL
An emergency tooth extraction is the removal of a tooth that is too badly broken, infected, or painful to wait for a routine appointment. Call (630) 716-9399 to be connected with a local dental office and ask about a same-day appointment.
Office hours
- Monday
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Tuesday
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Wednesday
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Thursday
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Saturday
- Emergency only
- Sunday
- Emergency only
What to Do Right Now
These general first aid steps are based on the American Dental Association’s guidance on dental emergencies. They can help until you see a dentist.
- Hold a cold compress on your cheek over the sore area.
- Take an over-the-counter pain reliever, following the label directions.
- Avoid chewing on that side of your mouth.
- Rinse gently with warm water to keep the area clean.
What Not to Do
- Do not try to pull or wiggle the tooth out yourself.
- Do not put aspirin on the gum, because it can burn the tissue.
When to Go to the ER Instead
Go to the ER if you have swelling with a fever, or any of the signs below. An emergency room can help with pain and infection, but it usually cannot remove or repair a tooth, so you will still need a dentist afterward. If you are unsure which to choose, this emergency dentist or ER comparison explains the difference.
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you have:
- trouble breathing or swallowing
- swelling that is spreading toward your eye, neck, or throat
- bleeding that does not stop after 15 minutes of firm pressure
- a possible broken jaw
- a head injury
Is a Tooth Extraction a Dental Emergency?
A tooth extraction is often an emergency when you have severe pain, swelling, a tooth broken below the gum line, or a painful wisdom tooth. The dentist decides whether the tooth can be saved or needs to come out.
A tooth that is only a little sore, with no swelling, can usually wait for a regular appointment, but call if you are unsure.
What to Expect at the Dentist
Expect an exam and usually an x-ray, so the dentist can see the tooth and the area around it. The dentist explains whether the tooth can be saved, for example with a root canal or a crown, or whether it needs to be removed.
If the tooth needs to come out, the area is numbed first. Afterward, the office explains how to care for the area while it heals and what to watch for.
Emergency Wisdom Tooth Problems
Pain and swelling at the back of the jaw, trouble opening your mouth, or a bad taste around a wisdom tooth that has only partly grown in are reasons to call. The dentist checks the tooth and the gum around it and explains the options.
Swelling with a fever or trouble swallowing means you should go to the ER.
Call and Office Hours
Call during the office hours shown at the top of this page and ask about a same-day appointment. It helps to say which tooth hurts, when the pain started, and whether you have swelling or a fever. The dental office decides scheduling, treatment, and pricing. Before your visit, you can read about what affects the cost of an emergency visit.
Emergency Tooth Extraction Questions
How fast can I get a tooth pulled?
It depends on the office’s schedule and what the dentist finds at the exam, so call to ask about a same-day appointment. The dentist decides whether the tooth comes out at that visit or whether another step comes first.
Can a wisdom tooth be pulled the same day?
Sometimes, but some wisdom teeth need an oral surgeon, so the dentist will tell you after the exam. If you are referred, ask the office what to do for pain until that appointment.
Is EmergencyDentistNaperville.com a dental office?
No. It is a referral service that connects your call to a local Naperville dental office.
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