Dental emergency is a term encompassing a gamut of dental issues that involve blood loss, pain, or injury to the mouth or any of the structures inside it, which all require immediate medical treatment. These include toothache, cuts, lacerations, tooth loss, broken jaws, puncture wounds, and tooth abscess (buildup of pus in the tooth). Like
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Is a Root Canal an Emergency?
The root canal procedure–also called endodontic therapy–removes damaged and diseased tooth pulp, sealing and crowning the tooth to protect and support it. While this common dental treatment may be performed on an emergency basis, it is usually done more routinely to cure and prevent infection, prevent further enamel degradation, and relieve symptoms such as pain. Here’s more from your
Read MoreTooth Extraction Vs. Root Canal Treatment
Teeth that are damaged or infected are likely to cause a range of symptoms such as throbbing pain, swelling, and drainage of pus. The symptoms can be debilitating, and patients with this problem need urgent treatment. For teeth that are damaged or infected, there are two dental solutions that a dentist can provide: a tooth extraction or
Read MoreHow to Prepare for a Root Canal Treatment
A root canal is a dental procedure recommended to patients with severe tooth decay. Once the cavity reaches the pulp of the tooth, the dentist will need to clean out the canal — by taking out the pulp and nerves inside the tooth — to remove bacteria and prevent reinfection. After cleaning out the root canal, a
Read MoreHow to Prepare for a Root Canal Treatment
A root canal is a dental procedure recommended to patients with severe tooth decay. Once the cavity reaches the pulp of the tooth, the dentist will need to clean out the canal — by taking out the pulp and nerves inside the tooth — to remove bacteria and prevent reinfection. After cleaning out the root canal,
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