If a tooth is too broken, loose or infected to save, we can usually take it out the same day at our office in Tracy, Minnesota. Call (507) 555-0142 first so a time is held for you. One of our dentists checks the tooth, confirms it can't be repaired, and removes it with local anesthesia, with nitrous oxide if you'd like it.
The $539.47 figure is an estimated maximum, not a fixed fee. It covers a limited emergency exam, one dental X-ray and a CBCT (3D) scan if the dentist needs one. Your actual charge depends on the imaging you need, and a CBCT scan is not always necessary. Treatment is charged separately and explained before any work starts.
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Signs you may need a tooth pulled today
Pulling a tooth is a last option, and the exam decides it, not the phone call. These are the situations where it often comes up:
- The tooth is cracked down into the root
- So much of the tooth has broken or decayed that nothing is left to rebuild
- An infection has destroyed the bone holding the tooth
- The tooth is very loose after an injury or gum disease
- A root canal isn't possible or isn't what you want
If the tooth can be saved, the dentist will tell you, along with the cost of each option, so you can choose.
What happens at your same-day visit
First the exam and X-ray. For a back tooth with curved roots, or a tooth close to a nerve or the sinus, the dentist may take a CBCT scan to see the roots in 3D before planning the extraction.
Then the area is numbed with local anesthesia. You'll feel pressure but shouldn't feel sharp pain. If you're nervous, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) helps you relax and wears off quickly. A simple extraction loosens the tooth and lifts it out. A surgical extraction, for a tooth broken at the gum line or with stubborn roots, involves a small opening in the gum and sometimes a few stitches.
A small number of complex cases need care we don't provide here. If yours is one, we explain why, help arrange it, and follow up with you afterward.
You leave with gauze, written aftercare and a phone number that's answered 24/7.
Cost of an emergency extraction in Tracy
The emergency exam and imaging have an estimated maximum of $539.47. The extraction is a separate fee, and a surgical extraction costs more than a simple one. You hear the price before the dentist begins.
Delta Dental Premier members are in network with us. For other private plans we file the claim when you have out-of-network benefits. Cherry, Sunbit, Proceed Finance, CareCredit and our in-house savings plan help spread the cost. The cost and insurance page has more.
Why patients choose our 3rd Street office
Same-day extraction appointments are held Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Imaging, including 3D scans, is done in our own office, so there's no second stop. Local anesthesia and nitrous oxide are available. Parking is available.
Tooth extraction near you in southwest Minnesota
We're at 212 3rd St Ste 4, Tracy, MN 56175, in downtown Tracy just off US 14. Patients from Lamberton and Walnut Grove come west on US 14. From Slayton, take US 59 north to US 14 and head east.
Frequently asked questions
Can you pull my tooth today?
Often, yes. Call (507) 555-0142 during office hours, Monday through Thursday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and we hold a same-day time. The dentist confirms after the exam that extraction is the right choice. If there's a severe infection, it's sometimes safer to treat the infection first.
How long does healing take?
The gum usually feels much better within a few days, and the socket keeps closing over the next few weeks. Don't smoke, spit hard or drink through a straw for the first days. These can dislodge the clot. Your aftercare sheet covers each step.
What if I have pain or bleeding after hours?
Bite firmly on clean gauze for 30 minutes. If bleeding still won't stop, or swelling grows instead of shrinking after the third day, call us. The phone is answered 24/7. Heavy bleeding that won't slow down is a reason to go to Sanford Tracy Medical Center.
Do I have to get the tooth replaced?
It depends on which tooth. A back tooth gap can let neighbors drift. The dentist can talk through your choices at a later visit once you've healed. See also wisdom tooth extraction and abscess treatment.