After the doctor completes your diagnosis, we'll provide you with financial estimates before any treatment begins. Our treatment coordinator is available to address your questions about fees, dental procedures, and scheduling. If you're looking for an affordable solution to dental pain, Nickles Dental Oral Surgery and Family Dentistry is here to help.

Consider these important questions to determine if you have an emergency. First, is your life in danger? If yes, this is a medical emergency—call 911 or go to the nearest ER immediately. Second, is your immediate oral health at risk, such as with a knocked-out tooth? If so, you need urgent care. Third, can the problem wait until a regular appointment without disrupting your daily activities? If not, please call us during business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM) to schedule an emergency appointment with our same-day surgical dentist. For after-hours situations, email appointment@nicklesdental.com.

If your tooth has been dislodged, gently hold it by the crown and rinse it under lukewarm water. Be careful not to wash away any attached gum tissue. Transport the tooth in a sealed container filled with either milk or salt water—avoid using regular tap water. Please contact us right away to schedule an appointment with our same-day dentist.

Gather any pieces of the broken tooth that you can find and place them in a sealed container. Bring the container with you to your appointment. We're available to assist you with urgent dental procedures.

For tooth pain, consider taking an over-the-counter pain reliever before your visit to help manage discomfort. Our staff recommends taking two 200mg ibuprofen tablets and two 500mg acetaminophen tablets together, which provides pain relief comparable to morphine. Don't take more than four doses in a 24-hour period (spacing them every six hours).

Stomach upset is a common side effect when taking antibiotics. Try taking your antibiotics with food to minimize discomfort. If the upset stomach persists, consider using a probiotic available at your local pharmacy. For additional questions or to schedule an appointment with a dentist new patients can trust, please call us.

If your dentures are creating sore spots in your mouth, stop wearing them until you can see our same-day dentist for an adjustment.

During a bone graft procedure, we use extra material to ensure the socket is completely filled. Avoid touching the sutures with your fingers, tongue, or any objects. Don't use a Waterpik until Dr. Nickles gives you clearance. As long as your sutures remain intact, this isn't an emergency situation. However, please call our office to inform us. If you have additional questions about dental procedures, we're here to help.

Following your tooth extraction, take all medications prescribed by Dr. Nickles according to the instructions on your prescription bottle. Maintain cleanliness around the surgical site by keeping it free from food particles and debris. Our staff recommends using your prescribed mouth rinse twice daily, gently rinsing with warm salt water after meals, and carefully brushing the area with a soft toothbrush.

Our same-day dentist advises wearing your dentures continuously for the first 24 hours following surgery. After this initial period, remove your dentures between meals to rinse them clean, and rinse your mouth as well. Each night before bed, take out your dentures and soak them in a denture cleaning solution overnight. Also rinse your mouth before sleeping. In the morning, rinse your dentures thoroughly and brush them with a soft toothbrush before inserting them for the day. If you have questions, please call our office at (864) 244-3211.

We do not accept Medicaid.