Emergency Endodontic Treatment
Endodontic emergencies are usually related to infections or teeth trauma that requires immediate treatment. It is an endodontic emergency if you have a progressive cavity that causes a tooth infection. When an injury causes a large chip or a crack in a tooth, exposing the pulp, there is a high risk of infection, and you should seek immediate emergency endodontic treatment. At Elite Endodontics, our endodontist Dr. Danni Sayman specializes in emergency root canal treatment and can help take all the steps required to protect your teeth.
When to Seek Emergency Endodontic Treatment?
If you have a sore tooth, gum swelling, or a recently cracked, broken, or chipped tooth, you may require emergency treatment from Elite Endodontics. We offer same-day appointments to prevent any delays in your situation. If you experience any of these symptoms, reach out to us to fix an appointment:
- Tooth pain
- Swelling around the tooth or gums
- Hot, cold or sweets sensitivity
- Facial swelling
Often our emergency patients are referred to by other dentists.
How to Deal with an Endodontic Emergency?
If you experience the above-mentioned symptoms, it is recommended to take the following steps:
- Visit Our Office: Dr. Sayman and our team will make a diagnosis and treat your emergency. He can provide you with the endodontic treatment required to save your tooth. Sometimes the emergency is related to a fracture or a very bad decay, and the tooth has to be extracted.
What to Expect During an Emergency Endodontic Appointment?
When you have an endodontic emergency, you can expect to receive a quick appointment from our endodontist. We will examine your oral cavity and may perform X-rays to determine the source of the pain. We will determine whether the affected tooth can be saved or not. Once we have made the diagnosis and determined root canal treatment, we will begin the treatment immediately.
How to Prevent Future Endodontic Emergencies?
It is possible to treat most endodontic emergencies. It is recommended to take the following steps:
- You should visit your dentist at least once every 6 months to get a periodic dental check-up and teeth cleaning.
- Practice good oral hygiene. Brush twice and floss once a day.
- Try to avoid foods that are too hard that can increase the risk of cracks or chips to the teeth.
- Avoid behaviors such as chewing items, nail-biting, or using teeth as an opener.
Besides, if you have a dental restoration, make sure to complete the procedure as per your endodontist’s schedule to prevent the need for retreatment.
At Elite Endodontics, you will get the undivided attention of Dr. Sayman and our team. We will listen to you and answer all your queries while explaining your endodontic procedure.