A tooth split down to the gum line can come out today at our office on W Belmont Ave. So can a molar too decayed to rebuild, or a tooth that gum disease has worked loose. Call (773) 555-0199 and we hold you a slot at 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM or 1:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Phone ahead, since we can't see walk-ins.
The $99 covers an emergency exam, consultation and panoramic X-ray. Fees may be adjusted due to complications or unforeseen circumstances. Treatment is priced separately and quoted to you in writing before any work starts.
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Signs you need an emergency tooth extraction today
A tooth comes out when there's nothing left worth keeping: a crack that runs below the gum and splits the root, a molar hollowed by decay until only thin shells of enamel remain, or an adult tooth that gum disease has loosened until it shifts when you chew.
Some teeth look finished and aren't. The panoramic X-ray settles it, and we don't pull a tooth that can reasonably be kept. When keeping it means something other than what we do here, we explain what the tooth needs and the next step. Wisdom teeth have their own page: wisdom tooth extraction.
Swelling that has spread to the eye or down the neck, a fever with it, or trouble swallowing or breathing means the hospital emergency room comes before we do. Hospitals treat spreading infection and injuries; they generally don't treat the tooth itself. Once you're out, call us; the tooth is our job.
What happens at your same-day visit
Panoramic X-ray first, then the tooth itself gets a close look. The image shows the number of roots, any curve in them, and how near they run to the lower jaw's nerve canal or the sinus above. That decides the method.
Simple extractions handle a tooth that's still whole above the gum: it's loosened and lifted out in one piece. A surgical extraction is for a tooth broken at the gum, buried under bone, or anchored by curved roots. The gum is opened, bone may be trimmed, and the tooth comes out in sections. We do both kinds in this office.
The diagnosis and a written price come first. When you've agreed, we numb the area and check it. You'll feel pressure, not sharp pain. A simple extraction takes a few minutes; a surgical one takes longer and may need a stitch or two. You leave biting on gauze with a printed aftercare sheet and our number.
If several teeth are coming out, or it's a front tooth you'd rather not go without, an immediate denture can be made so you leave with teeth in place; our emergency denture page covers it. We talk through your options before anything is removed.
Cost of an emergency tooth extraction in Chicago
The $99 pays for the exam, consultation and panoramic X-ray. The extraction is quoted separately, in writing, after the X-ray, since a front tooth with one root and a molar that comes out in pieces are not the same job. You see the figure before we start.
We work with most PPO plans, many Medicare dental plans and selected HMO plans. If your plan is on our list, the exam and X-ray are billed to your plan. CareCredit, Cherry, Sunbit, Eve Financial and Proceed financing are available; ask about them when you call. Our cost and insurance page has more on all of that.
Why patients choose our Belmont Cragin office
We open at 7:00 AM, Monday through Friday, so a tooth that split at dinner can be out before your shift starts. Someone picks up the phone at every hour. When the office is closed, that's an answering service, which logs your details and keeps the next business morning's 7:00 AM slot for you. We opened in 2025. Parking is on site. Exam, X-ray and extraction happen in one visit, by our Illinois-licensed dentists.
Emergency tooth extraction near you on Chicago's Northwest Side
Our office is at 5841 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634, on W Belmont Ave between N Central Ave and N Austin Ave, about a mile from Riis Park. The CTA 77 Belmont bus stops along the avenue. From Portage Park, take N Central Ave south to Belmont and turn west, 5 to 9 minutes. From Hermosa, W Fullerton Ave west to N Central Ave, then north, 7 to 12 minutes. From Dunning, it's straight east on W Belmont Ave, 6 to 10 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
If I call this morning, is the tooth out today?
Usually, yes. Phone (773) 555-0199 during office hours and you get one of that day's slots. Once the X-ray backs up what the exam shows, that the tooth can't be kept, and you've seen the price in writing, it comes out at that visit. A large active infection sometimes means a short course of antibiotics first.
What should I do tonight before my appointment?
Swish warm salt water, gently. A drugstore pain reliever, used by the package directions, helps. Never set aspirin on the gum; it burns the tissue. Cold on the cheek in 15-minute stretches. If swelling grows or a fever starts, go to an emergency room tonight rather than waiting for us.
What do I need to do after the extraction?
Keep the gauze in place, biting down, for as long as we say. Then, for 72 hours, skip straws, smoking, hard spitting and, on day one, vigorous rinsing. Each of those can dislodge the clot, and a dry socket is sore and slow to heal. Stick to soft, cool food. If the bleeding hasn't eased by evening, phone us.