Emergency Root Canal Therapy
The health and longevity of your tooth could depend on how quickly you get treatment, so please call Leading Edge Endodontics right away if you require endodontic emergency care.
Why Would You Need Emergency Root Canal Therapy?
An emergency root canal can be a lifesaver when you’re experiencing unbearable tooth pain. This pain is often due to a severely damaged tooth with a compromised pulp chamber or an infection that has reached the pulp and nerve.
Common Signs You Need an Emergency Root Canal
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Unbearable Pain
Unbearable pain often drives individuals to seek emergency dental services. The pain from a compromised pulp chamber is far more intense than a regular toothache, making it difficult to sleep or focus on tasks. In such cases, waiting until the next business day is usually not an option. Immediate relief is essential, and an emergency dentist will examine your teeth and may recommend an emergency root canal.
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Pus Coming from a Tooth
Pus around a tooth is a clear indication of an infection that requires immediate care. While early-stage infections are easily treated, delaying treatment can lead to severe consequences, such as tooth loss or the spread of infection and swelling to vital areas of the head and neck. If the dentist determines that the situation cannot wait, they will perform necessary emergency root canal treatment to save the tooth.
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A Severely Damaged Tooth
Severe trauma to a tooth may necessitate root canal therapy to prevent tooth loss. Such damage often affects the pulp, causing pain and discomfort when the tooth is touched. Root canal therapy removes the damaged pulp and nerves, eliminating the pain.
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Tooth Discoloration
Tooth discoloration can signal past history of trauma and subsequent nerve damage. If the discoloration is accompanied by pain or sensitivity, root canal therapy may be indicated. Similar to treating a chipped or cracked tooth, a yellowed tooth can be restored with a crown.
What happens if I delay root canal treatment?
Putting off root canal treatment increases the risk that:
- You’ll lose your infected tooth.
- The infection in your tooth may result in significantly increased pain and swelling
- Swelling can spread to vital parts of your head and neck. In many cases, the symptoms of an infected root canal may not be apparent in the early stages of development. If left untreated, the infection will continue to spread and eventually will result in more intense pain as well as possible involvement of other vital structures. This makes it crucial that you keep your regular dental appointments for checkups and preventive care, as it will help ensure that developing problems are diagnosed before they can progress to this more severe stage.
Dr. Keith Hope
Endodontist
“An emergency root canal is needed when a patient experiences severe symptoms and significant pain and discomfort because of severely decayed or damaged teeth. An emergency treatment usually means that the pulp chamber of the tooth has been compromised and that infection has spread to the roots and nerves of the tooth.”
Why Choose Leading Edge Endodontics for Your Dental Emergency?
At Leading Edge Endodontics, we specialize in emergency root canal services to provide immediate relief from dental pain and preserve your natural teeth. Our experienced team is dedicated to delivering prompt and effective care, ensuring your comfort and restoring your oral health. Whether you’re experiencing severe tooth pain or dental trauma, trust us to provide compassionate treatment tailored to your urgent needs.
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