Tooth extraction and wisdom teeth removal near you
Call and tell us which tooth is bothering you and your ZIP code. We'll connect you with a dental office that does extractions, including wisdom teeth, when one is available.
- Simple and surgical extractions
- Wisdom teeth, by a dentist or an oral surgeon
- Same-day visits for painful teeth where offices have openings
No obligation to book. Calls may be recorded and connected to a participating dental office or its scheduling service.
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Do I need a dentist or an oral surgeon?
A general dentist pulls most teeth that are fully through the gum. An oral and maxillofacial surgeon, an ADA-recognized specialist, usually handles impacted wisdom teeth, teeth with curved or broken roots, and patients who want deeper sedation. If your dentist thinks it's complex, they'll refer you. You can also tell us on the call that you're looking for an oral surgeon.
Common reasons for an extraction: a tooth too broken or decayed to fix, a serious infection, gum disease that loosened the tooth, crowding before braces, or wisdom teeth that are stuck, cause pain or keep getting infected.
Simple vs surgical extraction: which is right for you?
Your dentist will recommend what fits your teeth. This is how the common options differ.
| Simple extraction | Surgical extraction | |
|---|---|---|
| Who usually does it | General dentist | Oral surgeon or a dentist trained in it |
| When it's used | Tooth is visible and in one piece | Impacted, broken at the gum line, or curved roots |
| Numbing and sedation | Local numbing | Local numbing, often with sedation options |
| Typical recovery | A few days | About a week, longer for some wisdom teeth |
General information, not dental advice. The office you book with gives you its own prices.
What happens during an extraction?
The dentist takes an X-ray, numbs the area, loosens the tooth and removes it. For a surgical extraction, they may make a small opening in the gum and remove the tooth in pieces. You'll bite on gauze to stop the bleeding and go home with written aftercare.
Aftercare basics: bite on gauze for 30 to 45 minutes, rest, use a cold pack on your cheek the first day, eat soft food, and don't smoke, spit hard or drink through a straw for a few days, since that can dislodge the clot and cause a dry socket. Call the office if pain gets worse after day three.
What should I ask the office?
- Will a general dentist or an oral surgeon do it?
- What sedation options do you offer?
- Do I need a ride home?
- What should I do if the bleeding doesn't stop?
- Will I need a replacement tooth afterward?
And always: is the office in network for my insurance, and can I get a written treatment plan with costs before treatment starts?
How does the call work?
FindDentist365 isn't a dental office. We don't treat patients; we help you reach a dental office.
Call and tell us what you need
A checkup, a toothache, braces, dentures: say it in your own words, plus your ZIP code. It takes about a minute.
We connect you
Your call goes to a participating dental office or scheduling line that serves your area, when one is available.
You book with the office
The office tells you its openings, which insurance it takes and its own prices. You decide whether to book.
Tooth extraction and wisdom teeth removal: common questions
Can I get a tooth pulled today?
Often, if the tooth is causing pain and the office has an opening. Complex wisdom teeth may need a separate visit with an oral surgeon.
Does tooth extraction hurt?
You'll be numb, so you should feel pressure but not sharp pain during it. Soreness for a few days afterward is normal. Ask the office about pain control and sedation.
Can I pull my own tooth?
Please don't. Breaking the tooth, damaging the gum or causing an infection is common. A dentist can remove it safely, usually in one short visit.
Will the dentist take my insurance?
Plans differ from office to office, including Medicaid and CHIP dental plans. Have your insurance card ready and ask the office before you book. If you don't have insurance, ask whether they offer payment plans or a membership plan.
Do I have to book an appointment?
No. The office tells you its openings, the insurance it takes and its prices, and you decide whether to book. If you book with a dental office, you pay that office directly for your care.
Find a dentist near you today.
Call, tell us what you need and your ZIP code, and we'll connect you with a dental office that serves your area, when one is available.
No obligation to book. Calls may be recorded and connected to a participating dental office or its scheduling service.