Emergency Dentist 24/7 Oak Park, IL

Emergency Dentist in Oak Park, Illinois

If you are suffering from a dental emergency, you need immediate treatment to alleviate your pain, resolve the underlying issue, and restore your oral health. Dental problems like damaged teeth, cavities, and tooth abscesses are not only inconvenient and embarrassing, but they can rapidly progress into serious issues that risk your health. When you’re in pain and have difficulty eating, sleeping, or working, Dr. Thomas Wegner at Town & Country Dental Care is your choice for emergency dental care in Oak Park.

Dr. Wegner has been practicing dentistry in Oak Park since 1986 and in his current location for over three decades. During this time, he has been an active member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy for Oral Systemic Health, the Illinois State Dental Association, and the Chicago Dental Society. Our practice focuses on patient awareness and education. We are committed to empowering patients with the information and tools they need to achieve better oral and overall health. Dr. Wegner also regularly attends seminars and professional conferences to stay up to date on the latest dental technology and techniques.

Patients We Serve

Whether you have sustained a dental injury in a fall, sports injury, or car accident, you need access to an emergency dentist in Oak Park. Similarly, if you have developed cavities or abscesses, you need a dentist you can trust. Dr. Wegner can provide top-quality dental treatment for patients of all ages who are experiencing any type of dental emergency.

Many people have anxiety about visiting the dentist, especially if they are young, have sensitive teeth, or have received subpar dental care in the past from other providers. At Town & Country Dental Care, Dr. Wegner implements comfort-based methods to help our patients relax and make visits as stress-free as possible.

Emergency Dental Services We Provide

Dr. Wegner and the team at Town & Country Dental care provide emergency dental services in Oak Park for a variety of dental issues, including:

• Dental Trauma—Chipped, fractured, or knocked-out teeth are considered dental emergencies and require immediate treatment. If you chip or fracture a tooth, rinse your mouth with warm water, being careful to save any tooth fragments. Stop the bleeding with gauze and store the tooth fragments in a glass of warm milk to keep them moist. If your tooth is completely knocked out of the socket, rinse your mouth with warm water and try to place it back in the socket, being careful not to touch the roots. If this is not possible, immerse the tooth in a glass of warm milk until you can reach our office. You can apply a cold compress to your cheek to reduce swelling and irritation. With prompt attention, we can usually save and repair your tooth or re-implant and stabilize it.
• Tooth Decay—Tooth decay is the number one cause of tooth loss, and can result from several different factors, including poor oral hygiene, smoking, dietary choices, or chronic diseases and medications. Depending on how severe the tooth decay has become, our team can treat it the affected tooth with a filling, crown, or root canal. Fillings are best for small cavities and dental crowns are ideal for moderately sized cavities. Root canal therapy may be necessary when the decay has led to an infection in the tooth pulp. We will perform an oral exam and use digital x-rays to determine the extent of your tooth decay, then develop an appropriate treatment plan to restore your oral health.
• Tooth Extractions—When a tooth is too severely damaged or decayed to save and repair, we will perform a tooth extraction to remove the tooth from the jawbone. Simple extractions involve using forceps to remove the tooth under local anesthesia, while more complicated damage may require a surgical extraction under general anesthesia. Our team will do everything we can to make this procedure as smooth and efficient as possible. We also offer several restorative options to replace the extracted tooth, including permanent dental implants that look, feel, and function like natural teeth.

Dr. Wegner also offers preventative dentistry, check-ups, dental cleanings, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, dental implants, root canal therapy, wisdom tooth extractions, laser gum surgery, scaling, root planing, teeth whitening, veneers, dental bonding, sealants, mouth guards, Invisalign, TMJ treatment, sleep apnea treatment, general dentistry, family dentistry, and children’s dentistry.

Contact Dr. Wegner for Emergency Dental Treatment

If you or your loved one experience a dental emergency in Oak Park, do not wait to seek treatment. Without prompt attention from a dental professional, a straightforward issue easy can turn into a complex, dangerous health problem. Contact Dr. Wegner by filling out our online form or calling (708) 794-3865.

FAQ

• Q: How quickly can you provide emergency dental care?

  A: Our office is open Monday 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Tuesday 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Wednesday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Thursday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM (by appointment). On Sunday Dr. Wegner is available on-call.

• Q: What will emergency dental treatment cost?

  A: We believe everyone should have access to quality dental care. Financial constraints should not prevent patients from seeking the treatment they need. We are fully transparent about our billing policies and will always provide a cost estimate before beginning any work. We also offer several financial options to make our treatment affordable for any budget. Read about these plans below or call our office for more details.

• Q: How can I pay for treatment?

  A: We accept insurance from all PPO plans that allow coverage for out-of-network providers. If you have insurance coverage, we will work to maximize your benefits and minimize your out-of-pocket expenses. If you do not have insurance or your coverage is limited, we offer four different options to pay for your treatment:

  • Full payment in cash, check, or credit card (Discover, MasterCard, Visa, Care Credit) with a 5% discount on treatment over $1,000
  • 12 month “same as cash” interest free financing for patients with good credit
  • 18 to 60-month payment plans with no initial payment (good credit required)
  • Pay-as-You-Go treatment, in which we phase multiple procedures over a longer period of time