Better out than in. Whilst it remains "quiet" for long periods of time, the infection can flare up at very short notice which, in severe cases can lead to hospital admission for an intensive course of antibiotics.
Depending how difficult the removal of the tooth is, you may need a couple of days away from work. A lot depends whether it is an upper or lower tooth and how much bone removal is necessary to gain access to the tooth.
To quote the saying "once it's gone, it's gone".
Hope all goes well.