Emergency Dental Extraction: What You Need to Know

An emergency extraction may be required if you’re experiencing:

• Severe tooth pain that doesn’t respond to pain relief
• A badly broken or fractured tooth
• Extensive tooth decay or infection
• Swelling or abscess near the affected tooth
• An impacted wisdom tooth
• Advanced gum disease compromising tooth stability

If you think you need an emergency extraction, follow these steps while waiting for your appointment:

• Manage pain: Take over-the-counter pain relief like ibuprofen (if you can tolerate it) and apply a cold compress to the outside of your cheek to reduce swelling.
• Avoid certain foods: Stick to soft, cool foods and avoid anything very hot, cold, or hard that could irritate the area.
• Keep the area clean: Rinse your mouth gently with warm salt water to minimize bacteria.

Our priority is to make sure you’re comfortable and well-cared for throughout the procedure. We’ll:

• Completely numb the area with local anesthesia so you don’t feel pain during the extraction.
• Carefully remove the affected tooth with minimal impact on surrounding tissues.
• Provide you with detailed aftercare instructions to ensure a smooth recovery.

Proper aftercare helps you heal quickly and avoid complications:

• Rest and avoid strenuous activity for the first 24 hours.
• Control bleeding by gently biting on gauze as instructed.
• Manage pain and swelling with medication and cold compresses.
• Stick to soft foods and avoid using a straw, smoking, or spitting, which can disturb healing.
• Maintain oral hygiene by brushing carefully around the area and rinsing with salt water.