Our dentists in Cascade and Grand Haven do everything in their power to save a tooth. However, sometimes tooth extraction is necessary to protect oral health. The sooner you see our emergency dentists for tooth pain, the more likely we’ll be able to avoid dental extraction.

Who Needs a Tooth Extraction?

We may end up needing to do emergency tooth extraction as a last resort. How we extract your tooth will depend on whether it has erupted through the gum line. For example, you’ll need surgery for impacted wisdom teeth stuck beneath your gums. If the tooth is visible, our dentist will use a special tool called an elevator to loosen your tooth. Next, our dentist will use forceps to remove the tooth from your mouth.

You may need a tooth extraction for:

  • Severe tooth decay
  • Fractured tooth
  • Impacted wisdom teeth
  • Crowded teeth
  • Tooth infection

Before pulling teeth, our dentist administers a local anesthetic to numb the tooth. That way, you won’t feel any pain during tooth removal. After the procedure, you’ll have residual numbness that will fade away after a few hours.

Get Quality Dental Care

Our West Michigan family dentists provide quality dental care to patients of all ages. With five convenient West Michigan locations, we have the capability of handling all of your family's dental needs. Call MI Smiles Dental Grand Haven at (616) 842-1188, MI Smiles Dental Cascade at (616) 974-4990, MI Smiles Comstock Park at (616) 784-3515, MI Smiles Grand Rapids at (616) 942-2870, or MI Smiles Ionia at (616) 527-2220 today, or schedule your appointment online.