Can I walk in with a toothache and get the tooth removed the same day?

Many clinics offering emergency dental care will see urgent pain cases same-day, but if there's active infection they may need to get swelling down with antibiotics first before extracting.

Is a swollen face from a tooth infection a dental emergency?

Yes. Facial swelling from a tooth infection can spread and needs prompt attention, sometimes at a clinic with oral surgery capability rather than a general dentist.

Do I need a referral to get an emergency extraction?

No, you can go directly to any clinic listed under emergency dental care without a referral.

Emergency tooth extraction near you

A cracked molar, a swollen jaw, or pain that keeps you up at night usually means one thing: the tooth has to come out and it has to happen soon. This page is for finding a clinic that can see you same-day for an extraction rather than booking you in weeks out for a routine consult.

Severe toothache with swelling or fever (possible abscess)
Tooth broken at the gum line after a fall or bite on something hard
Wisdom tooth flaring up with pain and jaw stiffness
Old tooth that's now loose and infected

Clinics that handle this well will usually take an x-ray on the spot, numb the area, and either pull the tooth that day or start you on antibiotics first if the infection is too advanced for immediate extraction.

What it costs

Cost depends on whether it's a simple extraction or a surgical one (impacted or broken below the gum line), plus whether antibiotics or an x-ray are needed first. Wisdom tooth removal and cases needing a specialist referral cost more than a straightforward adult tooth pull.

Top 3 by our score

Ranked from our published scoring of public Google reviews for emergency dental care.

1. SAGE Dental Clinic, AHODWO
4.9★ · 459 reviews

93
2. Dentoc Dental Clinic Weija
4.9★ · 263 reviews

92
3. Dentoc Dental Clinic, Adjiringanor
4.9★ · 168 reviews

92

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FAQ

Can I walk in with a toothache and get the tooth removed the same day?: Many clinics offering emergency dental care will see urgent pain cases same-day, but if there's active infection they may need to get swelling down with antibiotics first before extracting.
Is a swollen face from a tooth infection a dental emergency?: Yes. Facial swelling from a tooth infection can spread and needs prompt attention, sometimes at a clinic with oral surgery capability rather than a general dentist.
Do I need a referral to get an emergency extraction?: No, you can go directly to any clinic listed under emergency dental care without a referral.

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