How to Tell When Surgery Might Be Necessary
Some dental problems need more than routine care. You may need urgent attention for a tooth that has broken at or below the gumline, serious facial or jaw trauma, a deeply impacted wisdom tooth, an infection that has spread beyond one tooth, a jaw injury that affects your bite, or pain and swelling that continues despite regular treatment. Delaying these types of problems can sometimes lead to more involved treatment later.
Our Clay Road team can evaluate urgent dental concerns the same day. Book your $89 evaluation online today.
Problems That Usually Require a Surgical Approach
Complex dental emergencies often fall into one of these categories:
- Roots or fragments left behind below the gumline
- Wisdom teeth that are impacted and can’t erupt
- Injuries to the face from falls, sports, or collisions
- Infections that need to be opened and drained
- Fractured or displaced jaws
- Teeth too fragile, curved, or firmly anchored for a routine pull
- Cysts or unusual growths spotted on an X-ray
- Earlier dental work that has broken down and must be redone surgically
A Careful Evaluation Before Any Procedure
Urgent Visits Without the Wait
The more serious the problem, the more tempting it is to avoid it. We reserve space in our daily schedule for urgent patients, so you can be examined promptly instead of waiting days to find out what’s wrong.


