When a tooth is broken past saving or infected beyond repair, our Lithia Springs dentist can remove it the same day you call. Dial (770) 802-2220, Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or Friday 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and we'll hold you a time today. Simple and surgical extractions both happen in our office on Lee Road.
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 a tooth may need to come out today
Extraction is the option our dentist reaches for after the others are ruled out, not the first one. These situations tend to point toward it:
- A crack that runs below the gumline, leaving nothing for a crown to grip
- Decay that has hollowed out more tooth than a root canal can rebuild
- An adult tooth loosened by advanced gum disease or a hard hit
- An infection that keeps coming back in a tooth that's already been treated
- A wisdom tooth that's trapped, infected or pushing on its neighbor
Which side of the line your tooth falls on isn't something anyone can see from the outside. The X-ray decides.
What happens at your same-day visit
The $89 exam and X-rays come first. Our dentist looks at the image with you and explains whether the tooth can be kept, and what each path costs, in writing. If removal is the answer and you want it done, it's usually done then and there.
The area is numbed thoroughly and the dentist checks that it's numb before starting. A simple extraction removes a tooth that's fully above the gum. A surgical extraction handles a tooth broken at the gumline or still partly buried, and that's done here too, not at another office. If you'd like more than local numbing, oral sedation, nitrous oxide (laughing gas), or a combination are available; mention it on the phone so the dentist can plan.
You leave with gauze in place, written aftercare, and a clear idea of what the next few days look like.
Cost of an emergency tooth extraction in Lithia Springs
It depends on the tooth. An upper molar that's already loose and a tooth fractured below the gum are different procedures. That's why the visit starts at $89 for the exam and X-rays, and the extraction itself is quoted in writing before you commit. PPO plans are accepted, and CareCredit financing and in-house payment plans are available. Details on the cost and insurance page.
Why patients choose our Lithia Springs office
Same-day appointments during office hours. A phone answered by a real person around the clock, so a tooth that breaks Friday evening gets the first Monday chair. Simple and surgical extractions at one address, sedation available, PPO plans accepted, and parking right outside the door in the Publix center on Lee Road.
Emergency tooth extraction near you in Lithia Springs
We're three miles south of I-20 exit 41 on Lee Road. That's 10 to 12 minutes from Douglasville via Fairburn Road, 12 to 15 from Austell along Veterans Memorial Highway, and 18 to 20 from South Fulton by way of Camp Creek Parkway and Campbellton Road.
Frequently asked questions
Can you pull the tooth the same day I call?
Usually, yes. Call (770) 802-2220 during office hours and we hold you a same-day time. Our 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 getting a tooth pulled hurt?
You'll feel pressure during the extraction, not sharp pain; the area is numbed completely first and the dentist checks it before starting. 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 chew on the other side. If your face starts to swell or swallowing gets hard, that's an abscess warning sign: call us again, or go to an ER if it's affecting your breathing.
Do I have to replace the tooth?
Not on extraction day, and for some back teeth, not at all. Once the site heals, options range from a bridge to an implant-supported crown, and our dentist lays them out honestly, including the choice to leave the gap. Nothing about replacement needs to be decided while your mouth is numb.