When a tooth is cracked below the gum, hollowed out by decay or infected past the point a root canal can help, our dentists can remove it the same day you call. Dial (323) 433-6458 during office hours and we hold you a time. Simple and surgical extractions are both done here on Saticoy Street, not at a second office across the Valley.
The $99 covers the emergency exam and diagnostic X-rays for patients paying without insurance. 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
Removal is the last option our dentists reach for, not the first. Still, some situations point toward it:
- A fracture that runs under the gumline, leaving nothing solid for a crown to hold
- Decay that has eaten more of the tooth than a filling or root canal can rebuild
- A tooth loosened by advanced gum disease or a hard blow
- An infection that keeps returning in a tooth that's already had treatment
- A wisdom tooth that's stuck, infected or crowding the molar next to it
None of that can be judged in a bathroom mirror. The X-ray decides, and that's where the visit starts.
What happens at your same-day visit
The $99 exam and X-rays come first. Our dentist reviews the image with you on the screen, explains whether the tooth can be saved, and puts the price of each option in writing. If removal is the answer and you agree, it's usually done then and there.
The area is numbed thoroughly, and the dentist checks it before starting. A simple extraction takes out a tooth that's fully above the gum. A surgical extraction handles a tooth broken at the gumline or still partly buried in bone, and that happens in this office too. You leave with gauze in place, written aftercare instructions and a clear picture of the next few days.
Cost of an emergency tooth extraction in Reseda
It depends on the tooth. A loose upper molar and a tooth snapped off at the gum are different procedures with different prices, which is why the visit begins with the $99 exam and X-rays for patients paying without insurance, and the extraction itself is quoted in writing before you commit. PPO plans are accepted, and Cherry, CareCredit and Sunbit financing plus in-house payment plans are available. The cost and insurance page explains how the pricing works.
Why patients choose our Reseda office
Same-day appointments Monday through Friday, with evening times until 7:00 PM on Tuesday and Thursday. A phone answered around the clock, so a tooth that breaks Friday night gets the first Monday chair. Simple and surgical extractions at one address, PPO plans accepted, parking on site, and Spanish spoken by our staff during office hours.
Emergency tooth extraction near you in Reseda
We're on Saticoy Street between White Oak Avenue and Balcom Avenue, about a mile and a half northeast of Reseda Boulevard and Sherman Way. That's 5 to 10 minutes from Lake Balboa straight along Saticoy, 7 to 12 from Northridge down Reseda Boulevard, and 8 to 15 from Tarzana up from Ventura Boulevard.
Frequently asked questions
Can you pull the tooth the same day I call?
Usually, yes. Call (323) 433-6458 during office hours and we hold you a same-day time. The dentist confirms with the exam and X-rays that removal is the right call, quotes it in writing, and in most cases takes the tooth out in that same visit.
Does an extraction hurt?
You'll feel pressure while the tooth is being worked loose, not sharp pain, because the area is numbed completely first and the dentist checks it before starting. Expect soreness for a few days afterward. Most people manage it with over-the-counter pain relievers and the aftercare steps we send home with you.
What can I do until my appointment?
Rinse gently with warm salt water, take ibuprofen or acetaminophen as the label directs, and chew on the other side. If your cheek starts to swell or swallowing gets harder, that's a sign of an abscess: call us again, and go to an emergency room if it's affecting your breathing.
Do I have to replace the tooth right away?
Not on the day it comes out, and for some back teeth, not at all. Once the site heals, our dentists go over the options, from a bridge to an implant-supported crown, including the choice to leave the gap. Nothing about replacement gets decided while your mouth is numb.
Can I go back to work afterward?
Plan on taking it easy for the rest of the day. No heavy lifting, no smoking and no drinking through a straw for the first 24 hours, since suction can dislodge the clot that protects the socket. The written aftercare covers the rest.