Dental Emergency

A dental emergency can happen to anyone and, unfortunately, they tend to happen at the worst times. For instance, you’re having a quick snack and bite into a crunchy apple when you realize you broke a tooth. A dental emergency can’t be predicted and that is why Springfield Dental Emergency is here; to treat you on the same-day. Painful infections, broken teeth and lost implants are just a few emergencies that require immediate attention from a dentist you trust. When a dental emergency keeps you up at night, you don’t want to wait for a dentist who can’t get you in until later in the week. When you’re in pain now, call Springfield Dental Emergency for a same day emergency dental appointment and be seen now.

Emergency Root Canal

Endontic treatment or a “root canal” isn’t scary like the horror stories you hear but it is a dental emergency. When the inside of your tooth grows inflamed whether its from a deep infection or a cracked tooth, you won’t want to put off making an urgent same day appointment with your dentist.

The outside of your teeth may seem pretty hard but under the enamel and a hard layer called dentin is a very soft tissue. This soft tissue, or “pulp” is full of connective tissue, nerves and blood vessels. When you lost your ‘baby teeth” this pulp was necessary for the development of your adult teeth, but once it starts causing trouble, it has to go!

The most common indicator that you may need an emergency dental appointment is a toothache but sensitivity to heat and cold also might mean a call to the dentist. If the tooth is abscessed, chewing your food could be difficult and painful. Headaches are also a common side effect. If any of these symptoms are affecting your daily life, make an appointment with Springfield Dentist.

A Lost Crown or Implant

Dental implants and crowns are a natural looking option for keeping your smile intact. A crown is done in one of 3 ways: it is attached to a small metal post that acts as an anchor, called an abutment, in a dental implant. It can also cover a cracked or broken tooth or multiple placed in a dental bridge. However fitted, a lost crown exposes the abutment and leaves your neighboring teeth vulnerable to shifting. This crown is important to maintaining not only the health of the surrounding teeth but also your confidence. This dental emergency is not something to be put off for reasons both cosmetic and due to discomfort.

Abscessed or Broken Tooth

Severe tooth pain has been compared to childbirth in some cases. When the inside of the tooth or the space between the tooth and your gum becomes infected, this is known as an abscess. Abscesses can also be caused by cracks in the white enamel of your teeth. These openings create a vacuum for bacteria and lead to tooth decay. Broken teeth can happen at any time and for a number of reasons. Most broken teeth emergencies can be fixed within an hour or two after arrival at our clinic.