When a tooth is broken below the gum, badly infected or too loose to keep, taking it out can end the pain the same day. Call (561) 372-2189 to get a same-day time at our Westlake office. We do simple and surgical extractions in-house, and you see the price in writing before we begin.
The $99 is a minimum fee for patients paying without insurance. It covers a limited, problem-focused emergency exam (ADA code D0140) and the X-ray needed to diagnose the tooth. Treatment is priced separately and quoted to you in writing before any work starts.
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Signs you need an emergency tooth extraction today
Pulling a tooth is never our first choice. We try to save it when that's realistic. Removal usually makes sense when:
- The tooth split down the middle or broke off at the gumline
- Decay has destroyed so much of it that nothing is left to rebuild
- An infection keeps coming back and the tooth can't be treated
- Gum disease has left the tooth loose and painful
- A wisdom tooth is stuck, infected or crowding its neighbor
You don't need to decide any of this yourself. Call, tell us what you feel and see, and the exam will sort it out. If your face is swelling fast, you have a high fever or you can't swallow well, go to an emergency room first. ER at Westlake is close to our office.
What happens at your same-day visit
Start with a phone call. We don't see walk-ins, so calling first is how we have a chair, a dentist and enough time blocked for you.
At the office, the dentist examines the tooth and takes the X-ray that shows its roots and the bone holding it. If the tooth can be saved with a root canal or a crown, we'll say so. If it can't, we explain why, show you the written price and answer your questions.
A simple extraction is for a tooth that's fully visible. After numbing, the dentist gently loosens it from the bone and removes it whole. A surgical extraction handles teeth snapped off under the gumline or held by hooked roots. It may need a small opening in the gum, and sometimes the tooth comes out in sections. Either way, you're numb, and we check in with you as we go.
Before you leave, you get gauze, aftercare instructions and a number to call if something feels off. Most people go back to normal routines within a day or two.
Cost of emergency tooth extraction in Westlake
Without insurance, the visit begins at $99 for the problem-focused exam and the X-ray. The extraction itself is priced after the dentist sees how the tooth sits, since a simple removal and a surgical one aren't the same job. If you carry a PPO, HMO or Medicare Advantage dental plan, the exam and X-ray are billed to your plan.
Cash, card, an in-house plan or Sunbit, Cherry or CareCredit financing all work here. Details live on the cost and insurance page.
Why patients choose our Persimmon Blvd W office
- Open every day of the week: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on weekdays, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Saturday and Sunday
- Same-day appointments when you call first
- Simple and surgical extractions done here, by our dentists
- Most PPO and HMO dental plans and Medicare Advantage dental plans accepted
- In-house payment plans, plus Sunbit, Cherry and CareCredit financing
- A person answers the phone 24/7
- Parking on site
Tooth extraction near you in western Palm Beach County
We're on Persimmon Blvd W in Westlake, close to Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd and Westlake City Hall. Arden residents usually come east on Southern Blvd and turn north on Seminole Pratt. From Avenir, Northlake Blvd runs straight west to the same road. And if you're out past Lion Country Safari Rd in Loxahatchee, Southern Blvd gets you most of the way.
Frequently asked questions
Does an emergency extraction hurt?
You should feel pressure and some pushing, not sharp pain. We numb the tooth and the gum around it before starting and wait until it's fully numb. If you feel anything sharp, tell us and we stop and add more. Soreness afterward is common for a few days and usually responds to over-the-counter pain relievers.
How long does a tooth extraction take?
A simple extraction often takes well under an hour, including numbing. A surgical extraction can take longer, depending on how the tooth is broken and how its roots are shaped. The dentist will give you a realistic idea after looking at the X-ray, before anything starts.
What should I do after a tooth is pulled?
Bite on gauze for the first hour. Skip straws, smoking and spitting hard for a few days, since they can pull out the clot. Eat soft foods and chew on the other side. Rinse gently with warm salt water starting the next day. Call (561) 372-2189 if bleeding won't slow down or pain gets worse after day three.
Can you pull a tooth that's infected?
Often, yes. Removing the tooth also removes the source of the infection. Sometimes the dentist wants to calm a severe infection first, or drain swelling, before taking the tooth out. We'll explain which approach fits your situation after the exam. See dental abscess treatment for more.