Dental Emergencies and Endodontics

Dental emergencies occur to nearly everyone at some point in their life. Do you know what to do when you have a fractured tooth, severe tooth pain or find yourself in one of the other emergencies listed below? As endodontists, we are experts in preserving teeth. The sooner you see us, the sooner you can be free of pain!

Contact us if you have any of the following:

• Broken Teeth or Fractured Teeth
• Broken Fillings
• Chipped Teeth
• Lost Crown
• Infection
• Severe Toothache
• Extreme Sensitivity
• Swollen or Sore Gums
• Jaw Pain

Should you contact an endodontist if you have a dental emergency?

Since most dental emergencies involve infection or fractures such as cracked teeth and often require root canal therapy, endodontists are experienced in treating a variety of dental emergencies every day.

Endodontists provide:

• Accurate Diagnosis – We can tell you if you will need root canal therapy or if it can be avoided.
• Rapid Pain Relief – We offer fast and effective tooth pain management.
• Expertise and Convenience – We see a variety of emergency situations every day and offer emergency-hour services.
• We can preserve your tooth!

Scheduling your emergency dental appointment:

We understand that you are in pain and will do everything we can to see you the same day or during emergency hours to help you find relief. To access emergency hour information and instructions, call us at (727) 289-2981 as soon as severe tooth pain occurs.

What to expect at your appointment:

First, we will get the pain under control and provide you with sedation if needed to help you relax. Next, we will take images to determine whether there are any signs of fracture or infection in or around your teeth. Finally, we will work to resolve the underlying problem. Treatment may include an emergency root canal, which typically alleviates the pain almost immediately. Occasionally, in the event that the tooth cannot be saved, we will refer you to an oral surgeon for extraction.

If you are experiencing tooth pain that is not improving, you may be headed for a dental emergency! Contact us to alleviate the pain that you have now, and prevent it from getting worse: (727) 289-2981.