If a tooth is broken past saving or infected beyond repair, our Los Angeles dentists can remove it the same day you call. Dial (424) 722-6124, Monday through Friday between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM, and we'll hold you a time today. Both simple and surgical extractions happen in our own office at Sepulveda and National.
The $89 covers the emergency exam and diagnostic X-rays. Treatment is priced separately and quoted to you in writing before any work starts.
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Signs you may need a tooth pulled today
Nobody wants to lose a tooth, and a good dentist treats extraction as the option you reach after the others fail. That said, some situations point firmly toward removal:
- A tooth cracked below the gumline, where a crown has nothing to hold
- Decay that has hollowed the tooth past what a root canal can rebuild
- A loose adult tooth from advanced gum disease or an injury
- An infection that keeps returning in a tooth that's already been treated
- A wisdom tooth that's trapped, infected, or wrecking its neighbor
The only way to know which side of the line your tooth is on is an X-ray. That's the first thing that happens when you come in.
What happens at your same-day visit
The visit starts with the $89 exam and X-rays. The dentist looks at the image with you, explains whether the tooth can be saved, and tells you what each path costs, in writing. If extraction is the answer and you want it done, it's usually done right then.
The area is numbed thoroughly before anything else happens, and the dentist checks that it's numb before starting. A simple extraction removes a tooth that's fully visible above the gum. A surgical extraction handles teeth that are broken at the gumline or still partly buried, and our dentists do those in-office too. Sedation options are available if you want more than local numbing; mention it when you call.
You leave with gauze in place, written aftercare instructions, and a clear picture of what the healing week looks like.
Cost of an emergency tooth extraction in Los Angeles
Extraction pricing depends on the tooth: a straightforward upper molar and a tooth fractured below the gum are different procedures. That's why the visit starts with $89 for the exam and X-rays, and the extraction itself is quoted in writing before you commit. Details on insurance and financing live on our cost and insurance page. Most major PPO plans are accepted.
Why patients choose our Los Angeles office
Same-day appointments, Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. A phone that's answered by a real person 24/7, so a Friday-night break gets you the first opening Monday. Both simple and surgical extractions in one location, most major PPO plans accepted, financing options available, and free parking at a ground-floor suite off the 405.
Emergency tooth extraction near you in Los Angeles
We're at the Sepulveda and National corner, one signal off the 405's National Blvd exit. That puts us five to ten minutes from Palms and Rancho Park, and about ten from West LA and Sawtelle. Surface streets usually beat the freeway here in the middle of the day.
Frequently asked questions
Can you really pull a tooth the same day I call?
Usually, yes. Call (424) 722-6124 during office hours and we'll hold you a same-day time. The dentist confirms with an exam and X-rays that extraction is the right call, quotes it in writing, and in most cases removes the tooth in that same visit.
Does an extraction hurt?
The extraction itself shouldn't; the area is numbed completely first, and the dentist verifies it before starting. You'll feel pressure, not pain. Expect soreness for a few days afterward, which most people manage with over-the-counter pain relievers and the aftercare steps we send home with you.
What should I do while I wait for my appointment?
Rinse gently with warm salt water, take ibuprofen or acetaminophen as the label directs, and avoid chewing on that side. If your face starts to swell or swallowing becomes difficult, that's an abscess warning sign: call us again, or go to an ER if it's affecting your breathing.
What are my options for replacing the tooth?
It depends on the tooth and your goals. After the site heals, options range from a bridge to an implant-supported crown, and the dentist will lay them out honestly, including the option of doing nothing for a back tooth you don't miss. No decision is required on extraction day.