Emergency Treatment
Emergency Tooth Extractions in West Jordan
Sometimes the kindest way to relieve pain is to remove a tooth that can't be saved. When that's the answer, we make it calm, comfortable, and complete.
Only when it's kindest
We save the tooth whenever we can, and remove it only when we must.
Ends the pain
Removing a hopeless tooth brings fast, lasting relief.
Sedation available
Safe options keep anxious kids calm through the visit.
When an Extraction Is Necessary
We always try to save a tooth first with a filling, crown, or pulp therapy. When a tooth is severely broken, badly infected, or too decayed to repair, removing it relieves pain and protects the surrounding teeth and tissue.
What Happens at the Visit
Quicker and easier than most families expect.
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Numb thoroughly
Your child stays comfortable from start to finish.
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Gentle removal
The tooth comes out quickly, with your child calm and supported.
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Simple aftercare
Clear instructions for eating, rinsing, and easy healing.
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Protect the space
If a baby tooth came out early, a space maintainer may hold room for the adult tooth.
Why Removing It Can Be the Right Call
A tooth that's beyond saving becomes a source of ongoing pain and infection, and the infection can spread to healthy neighbors. Removing it ends the problem at its source, and with the space protected afterward, your child's developing smile stays on track.
Who This Is For
Children with a tooth too damaged or infected to restore, often after a severe break or an untreated abscess. If your child is in pain right now, call and we'll see them the same day, and we'll always tell you honestly whether the tooth can be saved first.
If a tooth truly can't be saved, we'll make its removal the easiest part of a hard day, and protect the smile that's coming.
Where to Find Us in West Jordan
Our Southpoint office sits near 9000 South and 1300 West in West Jordan, just east of Redwood Road and about a mile east of Bangerter Highway. We're minutes from Gardner Village, Veterans Memorial Park, and Jordan Valley Medical Center, with free parking right out front.
Wasatch Pediatrics Dentistry & Orthodontics: Southpoint 9071 S 1300 W Suite 100 West Jordan, UT 84088 (801) 676-3700 Call to BookAlso Serving Families Near West Jordan
Just outside West Jordan? We welcome patients from across Salt Lake County.
Common Questions About Emergency Extractions
Is an emergency extraction painful?
No. We fully numb the area so your child stays comfortable, and we offer sedation for added ease. Recovery is usually quick with simple aftercare.
Will my child need anything after the tooth is out?
If a baby tooth was removed early, a space maintainer can hold room for the adult tooth. We will let you know if one is recommended.
How fast does the pain go away?
Most children feel dramatically better within a day, since the source of the pain is gone. We'll give you simple steps for a smooth recovery.
Need to be seen soon?
Call (801) 676-3700 and we'll get your child comfortable.