Emergency dental treatments
Same-day tooth extraction: how to get a tooth out today in Sheffield
Call in the morning, be examined, and go home without the tooth the same afternoon. This page explains how that works at Deepcar, what can get in the way, and how to prepare.
Clinically reviewed by Dr Ibraheem Ijaz, Principal Dentist · GDC 301711 · Last reviewed April 2026
How same-day extraction works at Deepcar
We hold emergency slots every day from 8am to 8pm, seven days a week, and you do not need to be registered. When you call, the receptionist asks a few questions about the tooth and your health and books you into the next slot, usually within hours. The visit starts with the £30 emergency examination including X-rays. If the tooth needs to come out and it is safe to do it there and then, we tell you the fee, you agree it in writing, and we go ahead in the same chair. Around eight in ten of our emergency patients are treated on the day they call, and extractions make up a large share of those.
This page is about the logistics: how to get the tooth out today and what might mean waiting. For the clinical side, how we decide a tooth cannot be saved and what the extraction itself involves, read the emergency tooth extraction page.
What makes same-day removal possible, and what stops it
Most teeth can come out at the first visit. The tooth is examined, X-rayed and numbed, and there is enough time in the slot. A few situations mean we deliberately wait, and it is worth knowing them in advance so a delay does not come as a surprise.
A large, hot swelling.
A tooth that needs surgical removal.
Certain medicines.
Not enough time in the slot.
You would like sedation.
Preparing for an appointment where the tooth might come out
Eat before you come
Bring a list of your medicines
Take your usual painkillers
Do not stop your blood thinner
Arrange a lift
Clear the rest of the day.
Same-day extraction fees and out-of-hours charges
There is no premium for having the tooth out on the day rather than at a later appointment. The only extra is the out-of-hours charge if you are seen after 6pm on a weekday or at the weekend. 0% finance over 6 to 18 months through Tabeo is available if the day turns into a bigger treatment plan. All fees are listed on the emergency fees page.
| Treatment | Fee (from) |
|---|---|
| Emergency examination including X-rays | £30 |
| Tooth extraction | £120–£260 |
| Wisdom tooth extraction | £350–£450 |
| Conscious sedation, per session | £200 |
| Out-of-hours (after 6pm weekdays, weekends and bank holidays) | Additional charge, told to you when you book |
Going home the same day: what to do that evening
You leave with a gauze pad in place, written instructions and a spare pad. Keep biting on the gauze for 20 to 30 minutes, then take it out and leave the socket alone. For the rest of the evening: no rinsing, no spitting, no straws, no smoking, no alcohol, no hot drinks and no exercise. Eat something soft and lukewarm once the numbness has gone, on the other side. Take paracetamol or ibuprofen as directed on the packet before bed. Sleep with your head raised. Some pink saliva on the pillow is normal; a socket that keeps filling with blood needs another 30 minutes of firm pressure on a damp gauze or tea bag, and if that does not stop it, ring the emergency line, which Dr Ijaz answers personally overnight.
From the next morning, start warm salt-water rinses after meals and keep everything else gentle for a week. Pain that turns worse on day two or three rather than better is the sign of a dry socket; call and we will dress it the same day. Our guide to pain after an extraction covers what is normal and what is not.
Sedation for same-day extractions
If the thought of an extraction is worse than the toothache, we offer conscious sedation at £200 a session. A sedative is given through a small cannula in the back of the hand; you stay awake and able to respond, but relaxed and with little memory of the procedure afterwards. It needs planning: nothing to eat for a few hours beforehand, an adult to take you home and stay with you, and no driving, work or important decisions for 24 hours. For that reason a sedated extraction is usually booked for the next day rather than done on the spot. Dr George is particularly used to treating nervous patients, with or without sedation, and you can read more on our sedation page.
Questions, answered
Common questions
Can I get a tooth pulled the same day in Sheffield?
Yes. Deepcar Dental Care holds emergency slots every day from 8am to 8pm, and most teeth that need removing are taken out at the first visit. No registration is needed.
How quickly can you see me?
Usually within a few hours of your call. Around eight in ten emergency patients are treated on the day they contact us. Early-morning calls give the most choice of times.
Is a same-day extraction more expensive?
No. The fee is the same £120 to £260 for a standard tooth whether it is removed today or next week. Only appointments after 6pm on weekdays or at weekends carry an out-of-hours charge.
Why might you not take the tooth out today?
The usual reasons are a large hot swelling that stops the anaesthetic working, a tooth that needs a longer surgical slot, a medication that needs a blood test first, or a request for sedation, which needs an empty stomach and an escort.
Should I eat before an extraction?
Yes, unless you are having sedation. A normal meal an hour or two before helps you tolerate the anaesthetic and means you are not hungry during the hours afterwards when eating is awkward.
Can I go back to work after a same-day extraction?
Desk work is fine the same afternoon if you feel up to it. Avoid heavy lifting, running or hot environments for 24 hours, as they raise blood pressure and can restart bleeding.
Do you take teeth out at weekends?
Yes. We are open 8am to 8pm on Saturdays and Sundays and most bank holidays. Weekend appointments carry an additional out-of-hours charge, which we tell you about when you book. See our weekend and out-of-hours page.
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