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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If you have a toothache that lasts for more than a day, please do not ignore your symptoms! Call your dentist right away to receive an inspection of your problem tooth. We could identify if you are experiencing a dangerous infection. Without treatment, a tooth infection risks spreading to other parts of your body through the bloodstream. But by accessing the inner portion of your tooth, we can clear all foreign material through a root canal procedure and help resolve your pain. Your aching feeling results from the body’s inflammatory response to bacteria in its inner chamber, and when we remove the bacteria, your inflammation subsides. Because this service permanently alters the outer structure of the tooth, we will place a dental crown that returns the function and form of the injured material.

At Sunny Smiles Family Dentistry, we are standing by to help you in your time of need. While you may not be able to predict a tooth infection, knowing you can receive immediate help can be of comfort when emergencies strike. That’s why we make ourselves available outside of your standard cleaning schedule to provide the care you deserve. Although a root canal treatment may seem intimidating, in the hands of a professional, it should be no more uncomfortable than a standard filling procedure. We can discuss sedation methods if you feel uneasy about receiving this treatment.

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