Emergency Tooth Extraction: When Is It Needed?

Emergency dental extractions can occur for many reasons. A slip and fall, car crash, or sports accident can cause irreparable damage to a tooth, resulting in it having to be removed. Or, a tooth can become severely decayed due to delayed dental treatment and require removal. Emergency tooth extraction is generally a last resort and may be recommended to protect healthy teeth or restore oral health. At Vivid Dental, we offer emergency tooth extraction services to our patients in Houston, Texas. 

When is Emergency Tooth Extraction Needed?

Emergency tooth extractions help resolve issues with severely damaged or decayed teeth that can’t be treated with a dental crown, root canal, or other dental treatment. In emergencies, the extraction is performed within 48 hours. 

Some situations that may require emergency tooth extraction are: 

• Impacted wisdom tooth that’s causing extreme pain and discomfort
• A tooth that fractures along or below your gum line
• A severely decayed tooth that can’t be restored with a dental filling, crown, or root canal therapy
• Teeth that have suffered severe damage due to periodontal disease

If a compromised tooth poses a risk to surrounding healthy teeth or threatens to derail your oral health, Dr. Monti Harpalani may recommend removing it. 

Tooth Removal Surgery

Tooth extractions fall into two categories: simple and surgical. Both are done under local anesthesia, so you feel no discomfort or pain. A tooth visible above the gum line can often be removed with simple extraction. 

A surgical extraction may be needed if your tooth is concealed under bone or gum tissue, such as an impacted wisdom tooth. Tooth removal surgery entails cutting your gum and removing bone obstructing access to your tooth so it can be removed. Sometimes, it’s easier to break the tooth and remove it in pieces. 

After evaluating your situation, Dr. Harpalani can determine the safest, easiest way to remove your compromised tooth. We’ll also provide detailed instructions on post-extraction care to help you have a swift, pain-free recovery. 

Emergency Tooth Extraction Near Me

To schedule tooth removal services at Vivid Dental in Houston, TX, contact Dr. Monti Harpalani at 281-809-4902.