Can Urgent Care pull a tooth?

At Dental Urgent Care, we will provide you with all treatment types before a tooth extraction is considered. Sometimes, an a tooth removal is the best option.

Does Urgent Care handle dental issues?

Although comprehensive dental procedures are not within the scope of practice of most urgent care providers, therapies are available in the clinic to provide patients with some degree of relief from acute pain and to minimize adverse reactions to infection and tooth injuries.

How do you get an emergency tooth pulled?

If you know you need an emergency tooth extraction, call your dentist right away. Sometimes, for whatever reason, they may not be able to see you right away. If you can’t find a dentist or one can’t see you immediately, don’t wait. Go to the emergency room where they can help you.

Will the ER pull a tooth?

Walk-ins to an emergency room would be given antibiotics or pain medication and told to contact their dentist. Not only can they not pull teeth in an emergency room, it is illegal for anyone other than a dentist to perform an emergency tooth extraction, emergency root canal or any other dental care.

Can you go to urgent care for severe tooth pain?

You should seek urgent care for an abscess tooth if you’re showing any of these signs, even if the pain goes away. Decreased pain can indicate a rupture, which could cause the infection to spread to other parts of your head and neck.

How can I get my tooth pulled for free?

Where can I get my tooth pulled for free? If you need free tooth pulling, visit your local health center or call United Way Worldwide (2-1-1) and ask for information about free dental extractions in your area.

How do I know if I need an emergency tooth extraction?

Here are three signs you may need an emergency tooth extraction.
  1. You have persistent, intense tooth pain. Any kind of pain you have is a signal from your brain telling you that something is wrong. …
  2. You have painful swelling that doesn’t get better. …
  3. Your tooth has severe damage.

What is considered a dental emergency?

In general, any dental problem that needs immediate treatment to stop bleeding, alleviate severe pain, or save a tooth is considered an emergency. This consideration also applies to severe infections that can be life-threatening. If you have any of these symptoms, you may be experiencing a dental emergency.