Emergency Dental of Garland performs emergency root canal treatment for patients dealing with severe tooth pain caused by infection or nerve damage. If you have a throbbing toothache that will not quit, call 254-784-8688. We can see you the same day.
A root canal is not something anyone looks forward to, but putting it off makes things worse. An infected tooth nerve will not heal on its own. The infection spreads, the pain intensifies, and what could have been a straightforward root canal becomes a more complex situation.
Signs You Need an Emergency Root Canal
Your body gives clear signals when a tooth nerve is in trouble. Watch for these:
- Persistent, throbbing pain that does not respond well to painkillers, especially pain that wakes you up at night.
- Prolonged sensitivity to hot or cold. A normal tooth recovers in a few seconds. An infected nerve keeps hurting for minutes.
- Swollen gums near the affected tooth, sometimes with a small bump (fistula) that may drain pus.
- A darkened tooth. When the nerve dies, the tooth can turn grey or dark yellow.
- Pain when chewing or applying any pressure to the tooth.
If any of these describe your situation, call our emergency dentist in Garland, TX right away.
How Root Canal Treatment Works
Here is what actually happens during a root canal, step by step:
- We numb the area completely with local anaesthesia. You should not feel pain during the procedure.
- We place a small protective sheet (dental dam) around the tooth to keep it clean and dry.
- We make a small opening in the top of the tooth to access the inner chamber.
- Using specialized instruments, we remove the infected or dead nerve tissue from inside the tooth and its root canals.
- We clean and shape the canals, then fill them with a biocompatible material called gutta-percha.
- We seal the opening and, in most cases, place a temporary or permanent crown to protect the tooth.
Pain Management During and After Your Root Canal
During the procedure, you should feel pressure but not pain. We use enough anaesthesia to keep you comfortable throughout. If you feel any sharp sensation, tell us and we add more.
After the numbness wears off, some tenderness is normal for a few days. Over-the-counter ibuprofen typically handles it well. Most patients tell us the relief from the constant toothache far outweighs any post-procedure soreness.
Why Delaying a Root Canal Can Be Dangerous
An infected tooth nerve does not get better on its own. The infection can:
- Spread to the surrounding bone and cause a dental abscess
- Destroy the bone around the tooth, making it impossible to save
- Spread to other teeth
- In rare but serious cases, spread to your bloodstream (sepsis) or your airway
Antibiotics alone do not fix the problem. They can reduce the infection temporarily, but the source of the infection (the dead nerve inside the tooth) is still there. You need a root canal or an extraction to actually resolve it.
Emergency Dental of Garland is your source for same-day emergency dental care in Garland, TX. Call 254-784-8688 to schedule your emergency root canal today.
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