Emergency Extractions

When severe tooth pain or sudden dental trauma occurs, you need fast, reliable care you can trust. At Franklin Dental Suite, we offer emergency tooth extractions to relieve pain, prevent further damage, and protect your overall oral health. Our team understands how overwhelming a dental emergency can be, which is why we strive to provide prompt, gentle, and compassionate treatment when you need it most.

 

When an Emergency Extraction Is Needed

Not all dental pain requires an extraction, but certain situations call for immediate removal to safeguard your health. An emergency extraction may be recommended if you experience:

 

• Severe tooth decay that cannot be restored

• Infection or abscess that threatens the surrounding bone or teeth

• Advanced periodontal (gum) disease

• Broken or fractured teeth that cannot be repaired

• Trauma from an accident or injury

• Impacted teeth causing intense pain or swelling

 

Dr. Yun will perform a thorough exam and take digital X-rays to determine if an extraction is the safest and most effective solution.

 

What to Expect During the Procedure

At Franklin Dental Suite, your comfort is our priority. Once the tooth has been evaluated and an emergency extraction is deemed necessary, we take steps to ensure your experience is as painless as possible:

 

• Comfort and anesthesia: Local anesthesia is used to numb the area completely, ensuring you feel minimal discomfort during the procedure.

• Gentle removal: Using advanced tools and techniques, your dentist will carefully loosen and remove the tooth.

• Cleaning the area: The socket is cleaned to prevent infection and promote healthy healing.

• Post-extraction care: Gauze is placed to control bleeding, and you’ll receive detailed aftercare instructions to ensure a smooth recovery.

 

If needed, we’ll also discuss options for replacing the extracted tooth, such as dental implants or bridges, once healing is complete.

 

Aftercare and Recovery

Following an emergency extraction, proper care is essential. We recommend:

 

• Keeping gauze in place for the advised time

• Applying ice packs to reduce swelling

• Taking prescribed or recommended pain relievers

• Avoiding drinking through straws, smoking, or vigorous rinsing for the first 24 hours

• Eating soft foods and gradually returning to normal diet as comfort improves

 

Most patients experience significant relief within a few days, and the majority of healing occurs within one to two weeks.