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Emergency Dental Services
Dental pain is extremely difficult to endure. Not only can it be excruciating, but it also impacts your ability to eat and sleep, and generally makes life unpleasant until you can see your dentist. When you are experiencing a dental emergency, nothing is worse than having to wait for relief, and you shouldn’t have to. We always leave room in our schedules to accommodate same-day dental emergency cases. If you require an emergency dentist appointment, give us a call to schedule a visit.
How Our Dentist Will Help in an Emergency
If you have been injured or need urgent dental care in Calgary, contact Rocky Ridge Dental today. Quickly seeking the services of an expert dentist will allow you to address minor problems before they escalate. Our experienced dental staff is available to help with:
- Abscesses or swelling
- Accidents
- Chipped or broken teeth
- Chronic tooth pain
- Damaged dental implants or prosthetics
- Emergency dental surgery
- Knocked out teeth
- Lost fillings
- Pain and discomfort
- Sports injuries
Get fast, effective dental help with all dental emergencies in Calgary.
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Coping With a Dental Emergency
Whatever the cause of your emergency, dealing with pain is normal and to be expected. We use various methods to identify the source of your pain, including a thorough tooth examination, oral screening, and X-rays. Tooth pain can be caused by a bacterial infection of the tooth’s nerve. This may be the result of decay reaching deep into the tooth. Fortunately, the infection is easily remedied with a root canal treatment. For some, the thought of undergoing a root canal is enough to cause some anxiety, but their fear is misplaced. A root canal treatment is comparable to getting a filling. The discomfort that is typically associated with the root canal is actually due to the infection that the root canal will treat.
Pain may also be related to trauma inflicted upon the tooth, such as a forceful impact. Occasionally, the damage to the tooth is too severe for repair, such as when a tooth has fractured below the bone level. In these cases, tooth extraction may be necessary. Though they may not be the solution you are hoping for, tooth extractions today are done quickly and efficiently. The extraction site can even be repaired with a bone graft that will preserve the bone in your jaw. Doing so leaves you with excellent options for replacement, such as implants.
Although dental pain will likely lead you to believe there is a serious issue requiring immediate correction, you may be suffering from something relatively mild that will not require extreme or invasive treatments. Gum recession may cause the dentin found under your enamel to become exposed, uncovering nerve endings and causing you pain. Consuming sweets, hot or cold foods, and liquids, and sometimes even just breathing, can all become extremely painful. Alleviating the pain from these exposed nerves is possible by sealing them with fluoride agents. A long-term solution also includes using gingival grafts.
Pain is an indicator that something has gone wrong. Your pain may be related to cavities, gingivitis, abscesses, or physical trauma. No matter the cause, your best solution is to contact your dentist, who will know how to relieve your suffering and how to resolve the issue that caused it in the first place. Get fast, effective dental help with all dental emergencies in Calgary.
Preventing Future Dental Emergencies
Along with expert diagnoses and treatment solutions, our dentist can provide you with tips for preventing future dental emergencies. Scheduling regular cleanings and checkups will allow us to evaluate your teeth for cavities, gum disease, and other issues before they start to cause discomfort and permanent damage to your teeth. We can help you learn about good oral hygiene routines to implement, like brushing and flossing regularly, to reduce the chances of decay. Another preventative measure includes obtaining a custom mouthguard. Mouthguards protect your teeth from excessive wear, particularly during contact sports or nighttime teeth grinding.
Don’t Wait to Contact Your Dentist in an Emergency
At Rocky Ridge Dental, we understand the pain of a cracked tooth and the worry of inflamed or bleeding gums. We also know that when you need relief, you need it immediately. That is why we always schedule our appointments to accommodate those with emergency cases. Our experienced dental team will be able to treat your pain or discomfort quickly. If you require emergency services from a reliable dentist, contact us today to get help.
