Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
If you are in pain, then you are having a dental emergency. Call us so that we can examine you, diagnose the problem, and create a treatment plan. Other signs that indicate the need for an emergency appointment include:
A pimple-like lesion on your gum
A broken or cracked tooth
A foreign object lodged between your teeth
Swelling in the gum
A broken or lost dental restoration such as a filling or a crown