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A dental emergency is any situation that requires immediate attention to relieve severe pain or to treat a high-risk dental condition.

This could include issues like:

• Toothaches
• Chipped or broken teeth
• Dental abscesses
• Lost fillings or crowns
• Knocked-out teeth

Each of these conditions requires an immediate appointment with an emergency dentist. Acting fast may mean the difference between saving or losing a tooth.

If you find yourself in a dental emergency, it’s important not to panic. Here’s what you can do before reaching our office:

• Toothaches: Rinse your mouth with warm water and use dental floss to remove any lodged food. If the pain persists, contact us immediately.
• Chipped or Broken Teeth: Collect any pieces of the tooth, and rinse your mouth and the broken pieces with warm water. Apply a cold compress to the area to minimise swelling.
• Knocked-out Tooth: Pick up the tooth by the crown (top), not the root. Rinse it gently without scrubbing, and try to reinsert it in its socket. If that’s not possible, keep it moist in some of your own saliva until you reach our office.

While our team at Delight Dental Spa is always ready to assist in the case of an emergency, we also believe in the power of preventative care. A proactive approach to dental health can help you avoid painful and costly emergencies.

Here are some tips:

• Regular Check-ups and Cleanings: Preventative care starts with regular dental visits. Regular dental check-ups & cleaning allow your dentist to catch and treat potential issues before they become emergencies.
• Adequate Oral Hygiene: Brush twice a day, floss daily, and use mouthwash regularly. Proper oral hygiene is crucial in preventing most dental problems.
• Healthy Diet: Limit your intake of sugary and acidic foods and drinks, which can lead to tooth decay and other dental issues.
• Wear Protective Gear: If you play sports or engage in activities where there’s a risk of facial injury, always wear a mouthguard. This simple device can save your teeth from traumatic injuries.

Root canal treatment is a dental procedure used to treat problems deep inside your tooth. It’s often needed when the inside of your tooth, called the pulp, gets infected or damaged. This can happen due to severe tooth decay, a cracked tooth, or repeated dental procedures on the same tooth. You might need a root canal if you experience severe tooth pain, sensitivity to hot or cold, swelling around the tooth, or a pimple-like bump on your gums. These can be signs that the pulp inside your tooth is infected or damaged.

Before a root canal treatment, your dentist will examine your tooth and may take X-rays to determine the extent of the damage or infection. This is to ensure that a root canal is the best course of action for your tooth.

Once your dentist has explained the diagnosis and procedure to you, your dentist will numb the area around the affected tooth using local anaesthesia. This ensures you won’t feel any pain during the treatment. After this, your dentist will remove the infected or damaged pulp, clean the inside of your tooth, and then fill and seal it. This helps to prevent further infection and saves your tooth from extraction. This can be done in as little as single visit but often requires 2-3 visits.

The benefits of root canal treatment include:

• Pain relief: Root canal treatment can help relieve the severe toothache caused by infection or damage to the pulp.
• Save your tooth: Instead of removing the tooth, a root canal allows you to keep your natural tooth, which is usually the best option for your oral health and appearance.
• Prevent further infection: By removing the infected pulp and sealing the tooth, root canal treatment helps prevent the spread of infection to other parts of your mouth or body.

After the treatment, you may experience some discomfort or mild pain, which is normal and can usually be managed with over-the-counter pain medications. Most patients find that the discomfort after the treatment is manageable, and the benefits of preserving their tooth far outweigh any temporary discomfort.

Overall, root canal treatment can help you maintain a healthy smile and avoid the need for tooth extraction. It’s a common and effective procedure for treating severe tooth problems.