Emergency Dentist Calgary

Treatment Options

The treatment for each condition will vary from person to person, and a thorough examination of the case is needed to help understand the course of treatment. At Expressions Dental, we are available to treat most dental issues. Whether it be a tooth trauma or a wisdom tooth emergency, please contact us to seek treatment to help alleviate your pain.

Emergency Dental Treatments & Care

The treatment for dental emergencies could be varied and would depend on the dental condition. While a few emergencies could be treated in a single sitting, most of the emergencies may often need treatments that may require multiple sittings.

The efficacy of a treatment is also dependent on your existing oral health. 

A chipped or broken tooth can be saved most of the time. Once you consult your dentist, you would be suggested with the treatment which may either be a filling or a root canal treatment.

Dental Trauma

If you meet with an unfortunate accident that may lead to tooth trauma, it is much recommended to contact your emergency medical dentist as soon as possible if not immediately.

When faced with a trauma your general dentist will first examine the tooth basis on which the course of treatment is undertaken. In some cases, a thorough examination followed by an x-ray will help identify any underlying dental conditions that may need to be attended to before commencing the treatment. At times it may be possible to save the tooth, however, if the chances of that are slim only then your general dentist may suggest a tooth replacement to you. Timely treatment for dental traumas can make all the difference between salvaging the tooth or having to part with it.

Infection Control

 Infections can be in the form of periodontal disease, an abscessed tooth, or any other infection involving the gum or teeth. Periodontal disease can be easily treated by removing the buildup of plaque and calculus if detected early. This is usually done through scaling and root planning. In the initial stages, this along with a solid daily oral-care regimen at home is enough to contain the infection from spreading further. At Expressions Dental our team of professionals is well prepared to treat tooth infections.

Knocked-Out Tooth

An adult tooth that gets dislocated from its socket has a good chance of being restored if quick medical attention (within ten minutes of the incident) is sought. The probability reduces if there is a delay in treatment. This can also have excruciating dental pain so you should get help right away.

Dry Socket

 Treating a dry socket usually involves managing the pain by placing a dressing on the exposed area. This process may get repeated if the pain does not subside in 2-3 days. Patients are also advised to refrain from smoking for at least six weeks. Smoking may interfere with the blood flow to the treated site and delay the healing process.

Trapped Objects

 If a food particle gets lodged in between your teeth, it is recommended to try and remove it using dental floss instead of using a sharp-pointed object like a pin that may cause further damage to your teeth or gums. If floss does not help, consult your dentist. At Expressions Dental it may be possible to dislodge the food particle in a single sitting.

Abscessed Tooth

 Treating an abscessed tooth or any other condition which has decayed the tooth is at times suggested through a root canal treatment. Earlier the only option was to extract the infected tooth. Now, as technological developments have taken place in dentistry, the tooth can be saved through an emergency root canal treatment. The other option can be an emergency tooth extraction in case the tooth is non salvageable. 

Emergency Root Canal Treatment

A root canal treatment may require more than one sitting for the full procedure. Initially, an opening is made through the crown of the tooth to the pulp. The decayed and rotten pulp is then removed thoroughly to ensure that there is no further spread of infection. Once the pulp is removed the root canal is cleaned, expanded, and shaped. Medications may be placed in the pulp root to remove any remaining germs and prevent the onslaught of further infection. In between the visits to the dentist, a temporary filling may be placed on the crown opening to prevent damage to the tooth. During the last phase of the treatment the temporary filling if any is removed, and the root canal and pulp is cleaned, and a crown is placed on top of the tooth. The reason why a crown is placed is to give a natural and aesthetic look to your smile. The crown is colored in such a manner that it blends in with the rest of your teeth and is difficult to identify by anyone. Short or unhealthy roots may further complicate procedures that involve moving the tooth-like orthodontics. Often an x-ray can help in identifying them. If you are searching for an emergency dental clinic in Calgary, at Expressions Dental our team of general dentists is well equipped to do a root canal procedure. At Expressions Dental the treatment suggested is customized after examining the underlying dental condition of the individual. Each case is unique and therefore the treatment also is suggested after carefully examining each individual and their underlying medical conditions. Our professional team will suggest the treatment after going through the details relating to the case and proceed only once the patient agrees to the suggested treatment.