Emergency dentist in Milwaukee

What Is Emergency Dental Care?

Urgent dental services can help when you need quick pain relief because of a tooth or gum problem. Emergency dental services are also essential when you have tooth damage that you want to keep from spreading. Urgent-care dentists can address painful tooth injuries or keep infections from worsening. Visit an emergency dentist in Milwaukee when you have:

1. Cracked or chipped teeth
2. Tooth or gum infections
3. Pain from a toothache
4. Teeth that require prompt removal
5. Pain from braces or other orthodontic appliances

When Do I Need Emergency Dental Services in Milwaukee?

Any of the following situations can be a dental emergency in Milwaukee:

Tooth Fractures

Even if you are not in that much pain, call an emergency dentist if you notice a broken or fractured tooth. Through x-rays and an exam, we can investigate the problem and develop a plan to keep the damage from spreading.

Knocked-out Tooth

Prompt care is essential for saving a tooth that has been knocked out. Hold the dislocated tooth by the crown and rinse it with plain water. If possible, slide the tooth back into its socket. If you can’t do that, place it in a glass of milk or hold it in your mouth. Then, call us right away to be seen.

Intense Pain or Pressure

If you are dealing with mouth pain, call our office. We will see if an infection, a cavity, a tooth fracture, or another issue is causing your trouble.

Sudden Sensitivity

If a tooth suddenly becomes quite sensitive, you may have a dental emergency. Book an appointment as soon as possible.

Cavity Pain

The worse your tooth decay becomes, the more it will hurt. You’ll want an emergency appointment if the decay spreads to your tooth pulp.

Dental Abscess

Not only are abscesses painful, but they can also cause lasting tooth and gum damage. You’ll want to be seen right away.

Missing Filling

When a filling falls out, your chance of tooth decay increases. The same goes for loose fillings. Timely treatment can prevent pain, sensitivity, and damage.

Lost or Broken Restorations

A broken crown can also cause further tooth damage or sensitivity. It’s important to have this issue fixed right away.

Troublesome Orthodontic Appliances

Protruding wires and other problems with your orthodontic appliances can be painful. Avoid further injury by booking an emergency dental appointment.

Worn Enamel

Grinding your teeth can wear away your enamel. Missing enamel promotes tooth sensitivity. See our dentist for tooth repairs. We may also recommend wearing a custom-made night guard.

Sinus Pain

If you have both sinus pressure and a toothache, there may be a dental problem that’s causing the trouble. Visit the dentist to learn whether you have an abscess or an impacted tooth that is affecting you.

When Do Dental Symptoms Require the Emergency Room?

Intense symptoms may require immediate medical attention. Even during office hours, call 911 or seek emergency services from a hospital or an urgent care facility if you experience the following symptoms:

1. Extreme swelling
2. Bleeding that won’t stop
3. Trouble breathing
4. Broken jaw or extreme jaw pain
5. A traumatic injury that damages your oral structures

In most situations, you can call a 24-hour emergency dentist if our offices are closed. However, in the serious situations listed above, you should go to the hospital or call 911 right away.

Who Provides Emergency Dental Treatment in Milwaukee?

Lakeshore Family Dentistry is your trusted dental provider for emergency care in Milwaukee. We offer emergency services during our regular office hours. When you call with an urgent problem, we’ll work you into our schedule as soon as possible.

How Much Does Urgent Dental Care Cost?

The cost of emergency dental in Milwaukee depends on your specific situation, but we are committed to making dental services affordable. We can send a claim to many major dental insurance providers, and we also have options for financing or paying by credit card.

When you visit us for Milwaukee emergency dental service, inquire about the Smile Alliance Club dental discount plan. Uninsured patients can receive affordable preventive, restorative, and cosmetic care at our practice and hundreds of other dental offices. Since this is a discount plan, not insurance, you won't have to submit claims or wait for approval.

For dental emergencies during office hours, make a call to our reliable dental practice.