If you experience a toothache that lasts more than 24 hours, it is important to see a dentist as soon as possible. This condition cannot wait until your next scheduled checkup, as it is a common symptom of a dangerous infection. Without treatment, bacteria could break off a deposit in your tooth’s inner chamber and travel through the bloodstream. By scheduling an emergency appointment, we can examine your problem tooth to determine if you need a root canal. With local anesthetics, this procedure should be no more uncomfortable than placing a common dental filling. Because root canal treatment permanently alters the structure of your tooth, we complete the procedure by placing a crown to restore your tooth’s function and appearance.

At Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry, we know that sudden emergencies can strike when you least expect them. That is why we offer appointments outside of normal business hours to offer your relief when you most need it. After getting your pain under control, we can review the conditions that led to your infection. We could schedule regular checkups and cleanings to improve your oral health and help prevent any future toothaches.

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If you wake up with a toothache that will not go away after more than a day, it’s time to call the dentist! Ignoring this common symptom of a dangerous infection should be done at your peril. Infections result from bacterial deposits that take hold inside your tooth’s chamber. Without prompt treatment, bacteria risk breaking away and traveling to other parts of the body through your bloodstream. By scheduling an immediate appointment, we can X-ray the problem tooth to determine the nature of your pain. If we see foreign material under imaging, we will suggest a root canal right away to get your infection under control. Using special tools, we clear all decay from inside the tooth and restore your bite’s function with a dental crown. Designed to mimic a natural tooth’s healthy cap, this restoration means returning your smile’s beauty at the same time we cure your pain.

At Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry, we provide emergency relief for sudden tooth infections. While you cannot necessarily predict an infection, they result from injuries to your tooth’s surface. That’s why we recommend letting us know if you scrape, chip, or break a tooth and attend cleanings regularly. Examining your tooth’s structure routinely allows us to quickly detect any sudden changes in its appearance. This can lead to a more conservative treatment than allowing decay and infection to progress.

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Whenever you have a sudden toothache that will not go away on its own, give your dentist a call! Ignoring this common sign of tooth infection can allow dangerous bacteria to enter the bloodstream and travel to other parts of your body. This is because tooth infections form when oral bacteria enter cracks in the protective outer enamel layer to enter the sensitive pulp. Once inside, they can break apart, expanding the area damaged by the foreign material. When you schedule an emergency appointment to console your pain, we will take an X-ray of the problem tooth to determine the problem. If we detect an infection, we suggest performing a root canal right away to return your tooth’s strength. Because his treatment permanently alters the outer structure of the tooth, we will design a dental crown that returns its seal to prevent reinfection.

At Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry, we can help you get your pain under control when you have a dental emergency. We can meet with you outside of your standard checkup schedule to inspect any sudden injury. If you have a toothache that will not go away after a day, we can help you clear foreign material. By placing a local anesthetic, your root canal procedure should be no more painful than a standard dental filling. Enjoy a pain-free bite with endodontic therapy!

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