Urgent dental services ensure faster treatment for any kind of dental issue to relieve pain and control any infections while preventing additional damage to your teeth and gums.
Root Canal
Tooth Extraction and Wisdom Teeth Removal in Langford
A root canal is not recommended simply because a tooth hurts. It is usually advised when an examination and X-rays show that the nerve inside the tooth has become infected or severely damaged. In many cases, this is the most predictable way to save the tooth and avoid tooth extraction in Langford.
The goal of root canal treatment is to remove the infected tissue, clean the inside of the tooth and seal it so the infection cannot continue spreading.
Unsure whether your tooth can be saved? Schedule an emergency dental examination at Bear Mountain Dental, and we’ll explain your options clearly, including whether root canal treatment is the right choice.
Possible signs that prompt urgent root canal therapy include:
Tooth pain for no clear reason, or pain starting hours after eating.
Drinking hot beverages like coffee, tea or soup results in continuous pain that does not go away even when you are done drinking or eating.
Biting on one of your teeth gives a sensation of it being bruised or being under pressure.
Tooth extraction removes a damaged, infected, or problematic tooth when keeping it would cause more harm than good. It takes around 20 to 45 minutes to remove an ordinary tooth. For wisdom teeth removal in Langford, it might take longer because of the location.
An urgent tooth extraction in Langford will be suggested when:
The teeth are so badly damaged that they cannot be fixed with fillings, crowns, or a root canal procedure.
You have a wisdom tooth that is causing constant pain, swelling, stiffness of the jaw or gum infections.
A tooth feels wobbly due to advanced gum disease and is unable to support normal chewing.
One or more teeth are crowding or affecting the alignment of the surrounding teeth. This can affect your overall oral health.
Most urgent appointments are 30-60 minutes long and are designed to relieve discomfort and prevent the problem from getting worse.
Many patients expect emergency dental treatment to be painful. But the goal is usually the opposite. Local anesthetic is used when needed. This will keep you comfortable while the underlying problem is addressed.
Wondering if you need immediate care? Schedule an appointment at Bear Mountain Dental and find out.
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